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Article

The Hospital at Home Program: No Place Like Home

by
M. Lippert
*,
S. Semmens
,
L. Tacey
,
T. Rent
,
K. Defoe
,
M. Bucsis
,
T. Shykula
,
J. Crysdale
,
V. Lewis
,
D. Strother
and
L. Lafay-Cousin
Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Curr. Oncol. 2017, 24(1), 23-27; https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3326
Submission received: 15 October 2016 / Revised: 13 November 2016 / Accepted: 11 December 2016 / Published: 1 February 2017

Abstract

Background: The treatment of children with cancer is associated with significant burden for the entire family. Frequent clinic visits and extended hospital stays can negatively affect quality of life for children and their families. Methods: Here, we describe the development of a Hospital at Home program (H@H) that delivers therapy to pediatric hematology, oncology, and blood and marrow transplant (bmt) patients in their homes. The services provided include short infusions of chemotherapy, supportive-care interventions, antibiotics, post-chemotherapy hydration, and teaching. Results: From 2013 to 2015, the H@H program served 136 patients, making 1701 home visits, for patients mainly between the ages of 1 and 4 years. Referrals came from oncology in 82% of cases, from hematology in 11%, and from bmt in 7%. Since inception of the program, no adverse events have been reported. Family surveys suggested less disruption in daily routines and appreciation of specialized care by hematology and oncology nurses. Staff surveys highlighted a perceived benefit of H@H in contributing to early discharge of patients by supporting out-of-hospital monitoring and teaching. Conclusions: The development of a H@H program dedicated to the pediatric hematology, oncology, or bmt patient appears feasible. Our pilot program offers a potential contribution to improvement in patient quality of life and in cost–benefit for parents and the health care system.
Keywords: pediatrics; hematology; chemotherapy; program development; home care pediatrics; hematology; chemotherapy; program development; home care

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Lippert, M.; Semmens, S.; Tacey, L.; Rent, T.; Defoe, K.; Bucsis, M.; Shykula, T.; Crysdale, J.; Lewis, V.; Strother, D.; et al. The Hospital at Home Program: No Place Like Home. Curr. Oncol. 2017, 24, 23-27. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3326

AMA Style

Lippert M, Semmens S, Tacey L, Rent T, Defoe K, Bucsis M, Shykula T, Crysdale J, Lewis V, Strother D, et al. The Hospital at Home Program: No Place Like Home. Current Oncology. 2017; 24(1):23-27. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3326

Chicago/Turabian Style

Lippert, M., S. Semmens, L. Tacey, T. Rent, K. Defoe, M. Bucsis, T. Shykula, J. Crysdale, V. Lewis, D. Strother, and et al. 2017. "The Hospital at Home Program: No Place Like Home" Current Oncology 24, no. 1: 23-27. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3326

APA Style

Lippert, M., Semmens, S., Tacey, L., Rent, T., Defoe, K., Bucsis, M., Shykula, T., Crysdale, J., Lewis, V., Strother, D., & Lafay-Cousin, L. (2017). The Hospital at Home Program: No Place Like Home. Current Oncology, 24(1), 23-27. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.24.3326

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