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  • 1Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA. bunwin@usuhs.mil

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House calls offer valuable insights into patient environments and health needs, especially with an aging population. Multidisciplinary house calls may decrease hospital readmissions and long-term care stays.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Health Services Research
  • Home Healthcare

Background:

  • The demand for house calls is projected to rise due to the aging US population.
  • House calls offer a unique perspective on patients' home environments and health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role and integration of house calls in healthcare.
  • To highlight the potential benefits of multidisciplinary house calls.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and common practices for house calls.
  • Introduction of the INHOMESSS mnemonic for comprehensive house call assessment.
  • Discussion of logistical considerations for integrating house calls into practice.

Main Results:

  • House calls can aid in managing acute/chronic illnesses and palliative care.
  • Multidisciplinary teams in house calls may reduce hospital readmissions and long-term care facility stays.
  • Comprehensive assessments include clinical evaluation, activity observation, medication reconciliation, and home safety evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • House calls are a valuable service, particularly for the aging population.
  • Effective integration requires strategic planning, including geographic clustering and interprofessional coordination.
  • The INHOMESSS mnemonic serves as a useful tool for structured house call delivery.