| Description |
x, 253 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Ida Martinson -- Pt. I. Overview -- 1. Introduction / Mary Barron and Juanita Fleming -- 2. Overview of Home Health Care of Children Who Are Technology Dependent -- 3. Evidence on Home Health Care of Children Who Are Technology Dependent and Their Families -- 4. Description and Results of a Major Study of "High Tech" Home Care for Children with Chronic Health Conditions -- Pt. II. Characteristics of Children and Families -- 5. Characteristics of Children -- 6. Characteristics of Families -- 7. Stresses and Rewards: The Mental Health Issues of Caregivers -- 8. Quality Care -- Pt. III. Strategies for Health Care Providers -- 9. Assessing Growth, Development, and Function -- 10. Case Management -- 11. Financial Aspects of Care -- 12. Finding Respite Care and Other Community Resources -- 13. Advocating for Patients and Families: A Policy Perspective -- App. A. Best Practices: ANA Standards of Home Health Care |
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App. B. The Rewards of Participating in Nursing Research: A Collaborator's Perspective / Nora F. Steele |
| Summary |
As technology grows more sophisticated, more and more children will receive therapies such as apnea monitoring, dialysis, and prolonged IV therapy at home on an ongoing basis. This book provides an overview of the research evidence available on home health care of children who are technology dependent and their families. A major study of 800 children that the author conducted is highlighted. The book also describes practical strategies to assist these children with complex needs. Family stress, case management, respite care, and financial concerns are addressed. ;chapter |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Home care services.
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Children with disabilities -- Services for.
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Chronically ill children -- Services for.
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Medical technology.
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Home Care Services.
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Child.
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Caregivers -- psychology.
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Home Nursing.
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Medical Assistance.
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Respite Care.
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Social Support.
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Home Care Services.
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Caregivers -- psychology.
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Child.
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Home Nursing.
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Medical Assistance.
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Respite Care.
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Social Support.
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| LC no. |
2003059043 |
| ISBN |
0826120644 |
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