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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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Monitoring
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Evaluate
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| Continually update the patient's progress 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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Important Considerations
- Does the patient demonstrate increased knowledge of self-care monitoring of the signs and symptoms of fluid overload and dehydration?
- Does the patient demonstrate knowledge of self-care action appropriate for symptom development?
- Does the patient demonstrate knowledge of laboratory tests and other diagnostic tests that help medically monitor their progress?
- Is the patient maintaining or improving fluid balance?
- Has the patient been able to minimize risk factors affecting their heart failure?
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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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