Articles tagged with Home Care
A systematic program implementing advance directives in six Ontario, Canada nursing homes reduced hospitalizations by an average of $1,200 per patient. Satisfaction levels with care were unchanged, while mortality rates remained similar between the treatment and control groups.
The percentage of Americans aged 65 and older in nursing homes has declined since the mid-1980s, with increasing numbers opting for assisted living and care within their own homes. This shift is attributed to declining disability rates among the elderly and the growing availability of alternative long-term care options.
A comprehensive study found that quality child care has a positive impact on children's social development, but family influences remain the dominant factor. The research, led by University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Deborah Lowe Vandell, measured caregiver sensitivity and warmth to find a strong correlation with child outcomes.
A study by U-M epidemiologists found that Americans living in cities with greater income disparities are more likely to die than those in cities with lower disparities. Researchers also examined the characteristics of individuals using emergency contraceptive pills and proposed a plan to improve home care efficiency.
The study found that over one-tenth of personal healthcare dollars are spent on care for smokers, with significant variations between states. States with higher smoking rates, such as Nevada, spent more than $200 million, while others, like Utah, spent less.
A study by OHSU found that patients who completed the bright pink POLST form had high levels of comfort care and low rates of aggressive life-extending treatment. The form, which enables patients to state wishes on specific treatments, was designed to record patients' wishes in the present, not just future healthcare.
A new Penn State research project assesses the effectiveness of Telehealth technology in supplementing traditional home health visits for people with diabetes. The project aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, while expanding access to care for underserved populations.
Americans have gained almost five hours of free time per week since the 1960s, with women doing more household chores. This extra time is often used for television viewing and other leisure activities, yet many people feel rushed and stressed despite having more free time.
The NICHD study found that high-quality child care in the first three years of life is positively related to early cognitive and language development. Children in center care with positive caregiver-child interaction performed better on cognitive and language measures.