HOME HEALTHCARE

Bridging the Gap

Home Healthcare is a service provided in the comfort of one’s home that benefits individuals with less mobility and those residing in the remote areas granting them access to the much needed medical care and attention. This personalised dedication from the healthcare professionals has led to improved patient satisfaction making lives easier.

Who are Healthcare professionals?

Licensed healthcare professionals are a team of caregivers like registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and medical social workers who either work independently or as a part of any home healthcare organisation. Patients of all ages and needs are given the appropriate care required and are free to choose from the type of home healthcare assistance according to their preferences.

Services offered: Wide ranges of medical and non-medical services are offered by licensed or unlicensed individuals who have experience providing care to patients. Some of the common services from healthcare services are

 Nursing care: This skilled service includes wound care, medication management, and monitoring vital signs. Physical therapy: As a component of rehabilitation, it involves services such as exercise programs, mobility training and pain management.

Speech therapy: The goal is to improve pronunciation and strengthen muscles with language and speech evaluations, swallowing evaluations and communication training.

Personal care services: Activities of daily life like bathing, grooming, dressing and others are assisted when this service is availed.

Home health aide services: Running errands for food and household requirements, preparing and serving meals, light housekeeping , etc are some of the responsibilities of a home health aide provider.

Hospice care: This service assists those who are seriously ill with pain management and end-of-life care and offers emotional support.

Medical social work: Psychological help given to individuals or families navigating them through challenges of health and wellness by availing services such as counselling, care planning, and assistance with accessing community resources.

Bridging Hospital and Home

Home Healthcare services and its high-quality care in a comfortable and familiar setting has ensured proper monitoring of their medical conditions while supporting their independence and quality of life. The bridged gap facilitated services that made life easier.

Comfort zone: Services made available in the confines of their homes, a familiar setting, reduces the stress levels and improves the overall well-being of the patient.

Improved quality of life: The patient can carry on with his/ her daily activities and hobbies by receiving care at home with complete independence that might not be an option in a hospital.

Minimal healthcare costs: Home healthcare costs less than any inpatient or nursing home centres. It is cost-efficient as it prevents the need for long-term care with fewer hospitalizations.

Alleviate burden on family: The family members are usually the ones that are under pressure when it comes to being a caregiver. And so, these services provide the much needed support with essential care allowing them to take a break from their responsibilities.

Ensuring patient safety: Hospital environments acquire infections and other complications which can be avoided in the comforts of one’s home.

Reduced mobility: Patients do not need to travel time and time for treating minor ailments. This also reduces the mobility costs which is yet again beneficial.

In conclusion, basic comfort and emotional support through companionship is what Home Healthcare services offer. The familiarity of the environment accompanied with limitless care enhances his/her recovery. Hence, it has become an increasingly popular option for all patients who wish to get treated within their safe haven.