Implications of Routine Nurses Home Visit on the Health Recovery, Well-Being and Patients Quality of Life

Abstract

Innovative approaches to health care delivery in developing countries
are paramount to effective control, prevention and management of health
related issues. Health systems interventions, in particular the response
to duty of nurses and other health workers, have to move away from
business-as-usual. Thus, for public health systems in Africa to improve,
the health workforce needs to be dynamic in their service delivery in the
manner of better performance to achieve three core strategic objectives:
coverage, motivation and competence. Coverage strategies promote
numeric adequacy, appropriate skill mixes and outreach to vulnerable
populations. Motivation strategies focus on adequate remuneration, a
positive work environment, opportunities for career development and
supportive health systems. Competencies are advanced through educating
for appropriate attitudes and skills, creating conditions for continuous
learning, and cultivating leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation.
All these efforts should be oriented toward building efficient health
delivery system capable of improving the quality of life of patients. In
view of this context, this study examines the implications of routine nurses
home visit on the health recovery, well-being, and patients quality of life.