The Actual Condition of Visiting Nursing Care for Various User Needs in Function-enhanced Home Nursing Agencies

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to study the services offered by function-enhanced home nursing agencies for different patient needs.

Method: We targeted nationwide function-enhanced home nursing agencies and 515 users. A survey was conducted on care implementation using a data input system developed in advance.

Results: Most frequently availed home-visit nursing care services are “explanation and guidance on diseases and treatments (odds ratio [OR] = 4.535) towards the final stages of cancer,” “assistance and guidance for dressing users with intractable neurological diseases (OR = 2.276),” “mental support (OR = 3.062),” and “decision making support (OR = 3.701) for pediatric users.”

Conclusion: The services frequently availed by users of home nursing care were identified. It is necessary to consider user characteristics to provide the care of home-visit nursing.