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Home Healthc Nurse
; 15(9): 618-26; quiz 627-8, 1997 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9335698
ABSTRACT
Home health clients and their families live within the context of a community. To deliver effective care, home health nurses must understand how the community influences the health of their clients and families. This article describes a community assessment, how to incorporate it into daily practice, and suggests strategies for using the data to enhance the quality and efficiency of home healthcare.