RESUMO
Ergonomics provides a broad framework for home healthcare nurses to improve their individual physical, psychological, cognitive, and spiritual well-being through application of models for self-care planning. As the individual becomes stronger, more resilient and work hardy, the benefits to the individual, along with the work organization and ultimately the clients, grow exponentially. This article seeks to explore the relevant ergonomic domains and assist home healthcare nurses to develop self-care planning practices that lead to healthy lifestyles and improved quality of life.
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Ergonomia/psicologia , Serviços de Assistência Domiciliar , Padrões de Prática em Enfermagem , Autocuidado/métodos , Adulto , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Atitude Frente a Saúde , Competência Clínica , Feminino , Saúde Holística , Humanos , Relações Interprofissionais , Avaliação em Enfermagem/normas , Doenças Profissionais/prevenção & controle , Estudos de Casos Organizacionais , Cultura Organizacional , Admissão e Escalonamento de Pessoal , Apoio Social , Estresse Psicológico/prevenção & controle , Recursos Humanos , Carga de Trabalho/psicologiaRESUMO
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a vital element of home health nursing. As healthcare becomes more costly, and more complex care is rendered in the home, the need for systematic inquiry to address the needs of clients and families is imperative. This essential systematic inquiry into nursing interventions and evaluation of clients' responses to those interventions may well transform the home health industry.The ultimate goal of nursing care is to optimize quality outcomes for patients, families, and populations, as well as healthcare providers and systems. Using a clinical case study, the authors discuss a step-by-step EBP process incorporating the nursing process from assessment of current practice to formulating a well-defined clinical question that addresses an identified problem through evaluation of the selected interventions effectiveness and efficacy.
