Abstract

Aims & Objective: Home health care services are increasingly recognized as a viable and necessary alternative to institutionalized care, particularly in the face of an aging population, rising chronic disease burden, and escalating healthcare costs. Material: This attitudinal survey, conducted among 60 participants including patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals explores perceptions of home health care in relation to its convenience, cost-effectiveness, emotional impact, and challenges. Results: Indicated that 80% of patients reported satisfaction with home-based care, while 85% of caregivers found it more convenient than institutional care. However, quality of care (45%) and caregiver burden (35%) emerged as significant concerns. Additionally, socio-demographic factors such as income, age, and education were found to influence attitudes, with more favourable perceptions among older, higher-income, and better-educated individuals. Conclusion: These findings align with previous studies emphasizing the benefits of personalized, patient-centred home care, while also highlighting the ongoing need for robust training, resource allocation, and policy development to ensure equitable access and quality assurance in home-based healthcare. This research underscores the transformative potential of home health care and calls for strengthened support systems to address its limitations.

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