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.
Lockman-Samkowiak
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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