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Nursing Care Homes: Comprehensive Care with a Human Touch

Chapter One: Definition of Nursing Care Homes
Medical Concept: Healthcare institutions specialized in providing nursing services and 24/7 medical supervision.
Social Concept: A humane environment that offers individuals comfort, safety, and social integration, away from isolation.
Target Groups:
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Seniors
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Patients with chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, kidney failure)
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Post-major surgery patients
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Individuals with special needs
Chapter Two: Importance of Nursing Care Homes
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Specialized healthcare: Close monitoring of health conditions by qualified doctors and nursing staff.
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Prevention of complications: Ensuring adherence to medications and regular check-ups.
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Psychological and social support: Recreational activities, group sessions, and counseling services.
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Relieving the family burden: Providing a safe and comfortable environment when the family cannot fully manage care.
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Promoting independence: Through rehabilitation and physiotherapy programs.
Chapter Three: Services Provided in Nursing Care Homes
Medical Services:
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Medication management
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Monitoring vital signs
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Physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions
Nursing Services:
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Dressing changes
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Wound and catheter care
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Healthy and balanced nutrition
Psychological and Social Services:
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Group support sessions
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Recreational and artistic activities
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Field trips
Spiritual Services:
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Providing an environment conducive to religious practices
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Supporting the spiritual well-being of patients
Chapter Four: Global Standards for Nursing Home Quality
Chapter Four: Global Standards for Nursing Home Quality
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Safety and security standards
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Competence of medical and nursing staff
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Implementation of infection control policies
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Adherence to nutritional and health protocols
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Availability of suitable infrastructure (equipped rooms, internal mobility facilities)
Chapter Five: Challenges Facing Nursing Homes
Chapter Five: Challenges Facing Nursing Homes
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Shortage of qualified staff
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High operational costs
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Occasional negative societal perception
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Continuous need for development and keeping up with technology
Nursing care homes are not just healthcare institutions; they are a blend of medicine and humanity, of care and compassion, of technology and spirit. They preserve human dignity during the most sensitive stages of life and provide the opportunity to live with peace and comfort.