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Designed for the Unique Needs
of Homecare Providers
This site provides homecare clinicians with access to chronic care management models, best practices and downloadable resources for homecare patients.
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"The body of knowledge that serves as the rationale for nursing practice determines the areas of specialty to develop as well as the manner in which that knowledge is organized, tested and applied." -Carper, 1978
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level 2
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Heart Failure
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Coping
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Evaluate
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| Minimizing risk factors and maintaining or improving symptoms of heart failure can assist in the evaluation of coping mechanisms. Progress needs to be continually updated by assessing measurable outcomes. The goals and interventions for all heart failure patients need to be evaluated regularly and revised to achieve desired health outcomes. |
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Use the "Important Considerations" to assist you in developing measurable goals for your patients.
Important Considerations
- Has the patient's stress or depression improved?
- Is the patient maintaining or improving their physical status?
- Has their sleep pattern improved?
- Has their appetite improved?
- Are they less fatigued?
- Have they had any falls lately?
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Levels of evidence
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Level 1
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Systematic reviews and repeated studies, thoroughly researched.
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Level 2
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Experimental (Single or Quasi experimental study) and non-experimental (Exploratory or qualitative study).
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Level 3
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Recommendations of respected, experienced homecare authorities.
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Level 4
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Not Recommended.
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