Susana Alexandra Fonseca-Teixeira, Pedro Miguel Dos Santos Dinis Parreira, Lisete Dos Santos Mendes Mónico, João Manuel da Costa Amado
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Abstract
Objectives: to evaluate health gains sensitive to nursing care in the context of long-term home care.
Methods: this was a quantitative, retrospective study carried out in the north of Portugal. The sample consisted of 151 users aged 18 or over. Descriptive and correlational analysis, non-parametric tests and exploratory factor analysis were carried out.
Results: the results revealed that the patients admitted were an ageing, dependent population with multimorbidities and low potential for rebuilding autonomy. The care provided by the home care team had a positive impact on improving functionality, controlling symptoms, reducing pressure ulcers and the risk of falls.
Conclusions: there is an urgent need for effective investment in promoting home care, guaranteeing timely and equitable access to health care. It is necessary to invest in effective, efficient public policies, driven by social and economic sustainability, in order to guarantee better health outcomes for the population.
期刊介绍：
The Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem created in 1932, March 20 is the official publication of the Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem (Brazilian Nursing Association) has as purpose to disseminate the scientific production from different nursing interest areas of knowledge, including those which express the political project of the Association. The Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem is the oldest journal of the Brazilian nursing. Its first title was "Annaes de Enfermagem" from 1932 to 1941, being entitled Anais de Enfermagem" until 1955, when its title was changed to the current.
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