Home Health Care Needs and Nursing Considerations

Abstract

The home care nurse is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team and is uniquely positioned to act as liaison between care partners across the medical spectrum and across institutions. The neurogenic bladder (NGB) patient has unique psychosocial and physiological needs when managing urologic care. Home care nursing provides compassionate support, education, and care for the neurogenic bladder patient based on an individualized care plan that encompasses aspects of the patient’s spiritual, mental, and physical domains. Careful consideration and assessment of the patient’s home care needs and preventing and managing complications such as urinary tract infections and moisture-associated skin damage are of utmost importance. Identifying available patient supports as well as gaps in care while providing reassurance and obtaining patient resources are important aspects of home nursing care.