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Social work in a home intravenous antibiotic therapy program.
Social Work in Health Care
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Home intravenous antibiotic therapy (HIVAT) allows patients to receive treatment at home, improving satisfaction and enabling early return to work. This approach also shortens hospital stays, reducing overall healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Medical treatment
- Healthcare management
Background:
- Home intravenous antibiotic therapy (HIVAT) emerged from hospital experience with home parenteral nutrition.
- Accelerated discharge planning necessitates social worker involvement in patient selection and support for homecare programs.
Observation:
- Patients express high satisfaction with homecare plans.
- Early return to employment is a noted benefit for patients undergoing HIVAT.
Findings:
- HIVAT facilitates the continuation of hospital-initiated medical treatments in a home setting.
- Shortened hospital stays contribute to reduced treatment costs.
Implications:
- HIVAT offers an adaptable model for ongoing medical care at home.
- This approach enhances patient quality of life and potentially reduces healthcare system burden.