Healthcare is and always will be a lucrative business opportunity and an exciting arena for scientists as human bodies not only deteriorate with age, but battle to cope with lifestyle changes and environmental wear and tear from exposure to radiation, pollution and the climate extremes of our planet.
Hospitals today have become more highly intensive in terms of their care environments than in the past and therefore the cost of in-hospital care has escalated considerably.
It is thought preferable to treat less-acute patients outside of the institutional environment whenever possible, because it uses resources more effectively and often provides more effective care. With this in mind, managing one’s health following hospitalisation is a high priority.
Many people would prefer to recover from an illness or surgical procedure in the comfort and privacy of their own homes and of course patients are also eager to resume their prior activities and lifestyles. It has been noted that with in-home care, patients recover more quickly, experience better outcomes and are more satisfied with the experience. However, additional assistance and teaching may be needed to regain safety and independence as they return home.
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