Home infusion therapy.
OBJECTIVE
To examine issues related to the planning of an effective home infusion therapy program and to provide an overview of specific home infusion therapies for patients with cancer.


METHODS
Published articles, research studies, guidelines, and standards pertaining to infusion therapies.


CONCLUSIONS
Advances in technology have expanded and increased the scope and success of home infusion therapy. Antimicrobial therapy, chemotherapy, pain management, total parenteral nutrition, and blood transfusion therapy are commonly administered to cancer patients at home.


CONCLUSIONS
A competent and experienced nursing staff is the cornerstone of a successful home infusion program. Safe provision of infusion therapy and care can be assured through selection of appropriate patients, effective patient education, well-defined agency policies, and effective coordination of home care services.
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Covenant Home Health Care, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D018579:Patient Selection
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents