Care of patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome in rural areas.
Providing home intravenous care to patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in rural areas can be quite a challenge. The possibility of poor access to care, limited hospital resources, or a shortage of pertinent education available to the nursing staff may combine to make this specialized form of care difficult. In this article, these challenges are discussed and solutions are suggested.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000451:nursing*; D012423:Rural Health