Why Home Health Care Helps with Post-Op Recovery

It is a common mistake to assume that a patient is already in a good state of health once they are discharged from the hospital following surgery. In our experience as a provider of skilled nursing in Pennsylvania, we can say that it is after the discharge that the patient is most vulnerable.

The statistics agree; a 2014 article published in the journal Perioperative Medicine found that less than 50% of patients who underwent elective abdominal surgery returned to regular levels of physical capability six months after the procedure, and 20% remained unable to do daily living tasks like bathing and dressing, a sign of encroaching disability.

Many things contribute to these outcomes. These include debilitating pain, infection of surgery wounds, relapse, the prolonged presence of vascular access devices like catheters, and weakening due to bed rest. Without the right support, these can lead to less-than-optimal outcomes for patients who then risk rehospitalization, high healthcare costs, and a lower quality of life.

If your loved one is in this situation, there are solutions in the form of home health care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Daily Dove Care provides homebound patients with a team of skilled nursing practitioners who can accompany them in accomplishing their recovery and rehabilitation goals.

With our skilled home health services, each patient gets partnered with a nursing professional who can regularly accomplish, evaluate, and modify their care plans to optimize comfort and wellness. They are trained in administering medication to manage pain and symptoms, track the progress of wound healing, utilize specialized procedures like wound vacuuming to enhance recovery, and connect families with other professionals when ancillary care is necessary, like physical therapy.

Above all, our skilled nurses act as liaisons between families and healthcare providers, building a responsive care network that focuses on the patient’s needs.

Call us today and learn how your loved one can enjoy the aid of a direct care worker for their recovery today.