title: Extending the principle of self-care. Intravenous therapy in the community.
abstract: Increasing numbers of people are having IV therapy at home. Factors which ensure this is successful include adequate preparation, patient education, appropriate support and good liaison between hospital and community teams.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*