Evaluation of the family-care capacity by a home care score and management of home care

We report the home care score (HCS) system to evaluate the capacity of care-giving family for the purpose of smooth and stable introduction of home care. We defined the family of low caring capacity characterized by low HCS as a "marginal family (in home care)". The HCS of a "marginal...

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Published inGan to kagaku ryoho Vol. 36 Suppl 1; p. 33
Main Authors Miyamori, Tadashi, Sato, Kyoko, Karino, Mayumi, Ando, Takashi, Ishiguro, Hiroshi, Tsutazawa, Tomomi, Nito, Noriko, Oi, Fumiko, Ikemizu, Ayumi, Arino, Kaoru, Mori, Mituko
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.12.2009
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Caregivers
Home Care Services
Managed Care Programs
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Summary:We report the home care score (HCS) system to evaluate the capacity of care-giving family for the purpose of smooth and stable introduction of home care. We defined the family of low caring capacity characterized by low HCS as a "marginal family (in home care)". The HCS of a "marginal family" is less than or equal to six and decline easily to less than three by the progression of the disease or the environmental change, which means "care failure", the pathological status of home care. In the cases of low HCS, we should bear in mind the existence of a "marginal family", and "care failure". The close follow-up as well as the support of the community is indispensable for home care.
ISSN:0385-0684