Investigation and research on needs of home nursing of adult inpatients

VernacularTitle:住院成年患者对家庭护理需求的调查研究
Author: Yune LIU ; Weibo LU ; Zhihong WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Adult patient; Home care; Need
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2009;25(2):7-9
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To identify the needs of home nursing of adult inpatients, and analyze the re-lated factors of the needs in order to give direction and information for the home care nursing. Methods A self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate the needs of home nursing of 172 adult inpatients. Results Of the 172 patients, 56(32.6%) patients considered the home care was necessary, and 66(38.4%) patients in an indifferent attitude,50(29.0%) patients thought it unnecessary. The need was positively related with the comprehension of home care. The need for home care of patients from different departments, age groups and subjective judgement of self-health had significant difference. Conclusions Home care are necessary for some kind of adult inpatients. We should perfect adult home care system and improve nursing level of community.