Ebook: Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care

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 healthcare 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, incorporating relevant data about the patient and caregivers and the approach to patient care and promoting a logical approach to patient presentation. Cases also include helpful tips aboutreimbursement practices, cultural competence, community resources, and rehabilitation needs.

Content:
Chapter 1 Theoretical Frameworks That Support Home Care (pages 1–12): Leslie Neal‐Boylan
Chapter 2 Managing the Complexities of Home Health Care (pages 13–21): Mary Curry Narayan
Chapter 3 Transitioning (pages 23–32): Jeanie Stoker
Chapter 4 The Home Visit (pages 33–41): Pamela Teenier and Lelah R. Marzi
Chapter 2.1 Congestive Heart Failure (pages 43–53): Jeanie Stoker
Chapter 2.2 Atrial Fibrillation (pages 55–64): Jeanie Stoker
Chapter 2.3 Wound Following a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) (pages 65–73): Jeanie Stoker
Chapter 3.1 Peripheral Vascular Disease (pages 75–86): Linda Royer
Chapter 4.1 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (pages 87–98): Lisa A. Gorski
Chapter 4.2 Pneumonia (pages 99–105): Leigh Ann Howard
Chapter 4.3 Tuberculosis (pages 107–112): Leigh Ann Howard
Chapter 5.1 Stomach Cancer (pages 113–122): Sharron E. Guillett
Chapter 5.2 Malnutrition/Anemia (pages 123–134): Linda Royer
Chapter 6.1 Neurogenic Bladder (pages 135–149): Kathleen Francis
Chapter 6.2 Urostomy Care (pages 151–161): Kathleen Francis
Chapter 6.3 Urinary Tract Infection and Functional Incontinence (pages 163–172): Kathleen Francis
Chapter 7.1 Bipolar Disorder (pages 173–183): Joanne DeSanto lennaco
Chapter 7.2 Personality Disorders (pages 185–194): Debra Riendeau
Chapter 7.3 Schizophrenia (pages 195–201): Joanne DeSanto Lennaco
Chapter 7.4 Schizoaffective Disorder (pages 203–213): Joanne DeSanto Lennaco
Chapter 8.1 Muscular Dystrophy (pages 215–224): Sharron E. Guillett
Chapter 8.2 Cerebral Palsy (pages 225–233): Sharron E. Guillett
Chapter 8.3 Osteomyelitis, Decubitus Ulcer, and Paraplegia (pages 235–246): Linda Royer
Chapter 9.1 Brain Stem Infarct (pages 248–258): Shelia Spurlock‐White
Chapter 9.2 Multiple Sclerosis (pages 259–266): Leslie Neal‐Boylan
Chapter 10.1 Antepartum Care (pages 267–279): Ruth Smillie
Chapter 10.2 Postpartum Care Following Uncomplicated Delivery (pages 281–290): Ruth Smillie
Chapter 10.3 Postpartum Care Following Complicated Delivery (pages 291–298): Ruth Smillie
Chapter 11.1 Premature Infant with Apnea and Reflux (pages 300–309): Teresa LaMonica
Chapter 11.2 Asthma (pages 311–318): Teresa LaMonica
Chapter 11.3 Adolescent with Neurodevelopmental Disability (pages 319–328): Teresa LaMonica
Chapter 12.1 Alpha‐Thalassemia X‐Linked Mental Retardation Syndrome (pages 329–340): Lannette Johnston
Chapter 12.2 Anoxic Brain Damage/Achondroplasia (pages 341–352): Lannette Johnston
Chapter 12.3 Cerebral Palsy/Acute Respiratory Failure (pages 353–363): Lannette Johnston
Chapter 13.1 Clostridium Difficile‐Associated Disease (CDAD) (pages 365–375): Debra Riendeau
Chapter 13.2 Community‐Associated, Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) (pages 377–385): Debra Riendeau
Chapter 13.3 Influenza (pages 387–398): Sharon D. Martin
Chapter 14.1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 (pages 399–410): Caryl Ann O'Reilly
Chapter 14.2 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (pages 411–419): Caryl Ann O'Reilly
Chapter 15.1 Grief (pages 421–435): Debra Riendeau
Chapter 15.2 Palliative Care (pages 437–446): Susan Breakwell
Chapter 15.3 Hospice (pages 447–457): Susan Breakwell
Chapter 15.4 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (pages 459–466): Susan Breakwell