| Abstract [eng] |
Lithuania is recently undergoing the transition period in organization of health care services. Following the experience of the western European countries, Lithuanina health care model is focusing on development of community based health care services. Nursing services at patient’s home is considered as a nowadays priority. Since home care nursing services are under development in Lithuania, the needs for this type of services is still not based on scientific data but on the western countries experience. The aim of this research work was to evaluate the needs and opportunities for homecare nursing. The internationally valid questionnaire was translated and adopted for assessment of home care nursing in Lithuania. The sample size consists of 60 research subjects whereas a response rate is 56%. The patients’ needs for home care nursing were evaluated in a systematic approach covering several dimensions – evaluation of patient’s state, independence level and self maintaining, assessment of risk for falling. The results of the study show, that patients have significant needs for homecare nursing due to high dependence level on others, low self maintaining level, high risk for falling, severe hearing problems. Most people have restricted abilities in communication and movement activities. According to the study results, home care nursing services are in need and good opportunities for development. |
