Book description
Home health care is an important aspect of community health and a
growing area of healthcare services.
Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care
uses a case-based approach to provide home health care professionals,
educators, and students with a useful tool for thoughtful, holistic care.
The book begins with a thorough and accessible introduction to the
principles of home health care, including a discussion of supporting
theoretical frameworks and information on managing complexities,
transitioning patients to home care, and preparation for the home
visit. Subsequent sections are comprised entirely of case studies
organized by body system.
Though cases are diverse in content, each is presented in a
consistent manner, promoting a logical approach to understanding a
patient's presentation, relevant data about the patient and
caregivers, and managing patient care. Cases also include helpful
tips about reimbursement practices, cultural competence, community
resources, and rehabilitation needs.
Leslie Neal-Boylan, PhD, RN, CRRN, APRN-BC is a
certified family nurse practitioner, rehabilitation nurse, and home
health nurse. She developed the Neal Theory of Home Health Nursing and
has published and presented widely on issues related to
rehabilitation, disability, chronic illness, home health, and nurse
workforce. Dr. Neal-Boylan has edited four books, one of which won the
American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award. She was also the
consulting editor for the 2010-2011 edition of the Visiting Nurse
Associations of America's Nursing Procedure Manual.
