Support available for assisting the patient at home would be a priority when evaluating discharge plans for an older adult after a lower left lobectomy for lung cancer.
Home care is the supportive care given at home. Care may be provided by professional caregivers or healthcare professionals. Home health services assist the patients in recovering after a facility or hospital stay or require additional support to avoid unnecessary hospitalization and remain safely at home.
The home care is provided by licensed practical nurses, registered nurses or occupational therapists. The greatest segment of home care comprises of unlicensed and licensed non-medical personnel, also the caregivers who help the patient.
