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Compulsive hoarding: overview and implications for community health nurses
Gina Fleury1, Lisa Gaudette, Patricia Moran
1Worcester [corrected] State University, Worcester, [corrected] Massachusetts, USA. gfleury@worcester.edu
Journal of Community Health Nursing
|August 4, 2012
Summary
Hoarding is a growing public health issue affecting 2-5% of Americans. Community health nurses can identify hoarding, connect individuals to resources, and prevent crises.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Hoarding is a significant public health hazard with increasing prevalence in the U.S.
- It affects 2-5% of the population, leading to health, safety, and legal issues.
- Unaddressed hoarding can escalate to medical emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform community health nurses about compulsive hoarding.
- To detail the phenomenon's complexity, symptoms, treatments, and impacts.
- To highlight the nurse's role in identifying and managing hoarding cases.
Main Methods:
- This article reviews existing research on hoarding disorder.
- It focuses on the role of community health nurses in case-finding and intervention.
- It discusses potential interventions like case management and community education.
Main Results:
- Community health nurses are uniquely positioned for early identification of hoarding.
- Interventions can mitigate health and safety risks for hoarders and their families.
- Nurses can connect vulnerable populations with essential resources.
Conclusions:
- Community health nurses play a vital role in addressing hoarding disorder.
- Early intervention by nurses can prevent severe health and social consequences.
- Educating nurses is crucial for managing this complex public health issue.
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