Chronic Conditions
Self Management Support
The home health team can support clients in managing their chronic conditions by:
- Assessment and monitoring
- Managing emergencies
- Teaching client to prevent/manage acute exacerbation
- MRP care conferencing
- Medication management
Take Action
Please watch the following video:
Client Education
Education for clients and caregivers may include:
- Assessment and monitoring
- Managing emergencies
- Teaching client to prevent/manage acute exacerbation
- MRP care conferencing
- Medication management
Types of Conditions
Home health nurses can be involved with clients with chronic conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or heart failure. There are many chronic health challenges people live with for many years.
Do you have any preconceived notions about people with mental health challenges?
What kind of questions can you ask to find out about a person’s mental health?
Self Reflection
Not all chronic health challenges are physical. Watch the video “Living with Mental Health” and reflect.
Anxiety and Depression
Drag and drop the sign/symptom to its corresponding underlying issue.
Lack of interest in activities
Depressive mood
Excessive worry
Lack of energy
Restlessness
Muscle tension
Feelings of worthlessness
Irritability
Depression
Anxiety
Medication Management
Ensuring the right medications are taken at the right time in the right way is a part of managing chronic disease. Community health nurses can assist clients with this by first doing a Best Possible Medication History. Once the history is done and documented, reconcilation should be done with the MRP.
Take Action
Review images of strategies you can use to help support taking their medication properly. Click an image to expand.
