Using a Mechanical Lift at Home: Preparing family caregivers to use lifts for transfers. (July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fields, Bronwyn E.; Whitney, Robin L.; Bell, Janice F.
• Is Part Of: Home healthcare now. Volume 40:Number 4(2022)
• Page Start: 190
• Page End: 195
• Publication Date: 2022-07
• Subjects: Community health nursing -- Periodicals; Home nursing -- Periodicals; Public health nursing -- Periodicals; Community Health Services -- Periodicals; Home Care Services -- Periodicals; Home Nursing -- Periodicals; Public Health Nursing -- Periodicals; Community Health Nursing -- Periodicals; Occupational Health Nursing -- Periodicals; Community health nursing; Home nursing; Public health nursing; Periodicals; 610.7343
• DOI: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001084
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2374-4529

Abstract

Abstract : This article is part of a series, Supporting Family Caregivers: No Longer Home Alone, published in collaboration with the AARP Public Policy Institute. Results of focus groups, conducted as part of the AARP Public Policy Institute's No Longer Home Alone video project, supported evidence that family caregivers aren't given the information they need to manage the complex care regimens of family members. This series of articles and accompanying videos aims to help nurses provide caregivers with the tools they need to manage their family member's health care at home. Nurses should read the articles first, so they understand how best to help family caregivers. Then they can refer caregivers to the informational tear sheet— Information for Family Caregivers —and instructional videos, encouraging them to ask questions. For additional information, see Resources for Nurses .