Home Healthcare Services
Home Healthcare Services are available at the following healthcare facilities.
Available services, specialist physicians, and treatment options may vary by healthcare facility. For more information, please visit our Contact page or get in touch with our team.
Home Healthcare Services
Safe and Comprehensive Medical Care Delivered in the Comfort of Your Home
Home healthcare refers to the planned and safe delivery of medical and supportive care services to individuals and their families within their own living environment. For patients who have difficulty accessing hospital services due to limited mobility, advanced age, transportation challenges, or the severity of their symptoms, home healthcare both facilitates access to medical services and enhances patient comfort.
Within the scope of our hospital's Home Healthcare Services, medical examinations, diagnostic testing, treatment, and nursing care are organized in the home setting. When necessary, the process is managed through a multidisciplinary approach with consultations from relevant medical specialists.
Services Provided Within the Scope of Home Healthcare
Home-Based Medical Examination, Diagnostics, and Treatment
- Physician evaluation at home for patients unable to visit the hospital
- Ongoing monitoring and management of existing conditions and planned treatments in the home setting
- Specialist consultations in relevant medical disciplines when required
Nursing Care and Supportive Services
- Intravenous (IV) fluid administration when indicated
- Medication administration
- Injection and infusion therapies
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Short-term nursing services
Chronic Disease Management and Family Counseling
- Regular follow-up of patients with chronic diseases
- Support for patients and caregivers to facilitate smoother disease management
- Education and guidance aimed at improving the quality of life of both patients and caregivers
Medical Device and Equipment Training
- Education for patients and family members regarding the use of home-based medical devices and equipment
- Instruction on proper use, maintenance, and safe monitoring
Hospital Transfer and Admission Planning When Necessary
- Coordination of safe transfer to our hospital if imaging, advanced evaluation, or hospitalization becomes necessary
- Organized and secure management of the entire transfer and admission process
Who Can Benefit from Home Healthcare Services?
Home healthcare services are appropriate for the following patient groups:
- Individuals requiring post-illness or post-operative care
- Non-ambulatory or bedridden patients (including conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and stroke)
- Patients requiring ongoing monitoring and treatment due to chronic diseases (such as cancer, COPD, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, etc.)
- Patients in the terminal stage of illness
- Postpartum mothers and newborns
- Elderly or disabled individuals requiring supportive care
- Patients in need of wound care, dressing changes, injections, or infusion therapies
- Individuals requiring specimen collection for laboratory testing
- Patients requiring home-based medical equipment
- Individuals who prefer to receive healthcare services in their own environment for social reasons
Home-Based Pressure Sore Management and Follow-Up
What is a Pressure Injury?
A pressure sore is localized damage to the skin and/or underlying subcutaneous tissue, usually occurring over bony prominences (such as the sacrum, hips, or heels), or developing in association with medical devices. It results from prolonged pressure alone or pressure combined with friction and/or shear forces.
Pressure develops when soft tissue is compressed between a bony prominence and an external surface such as a bed or chair. This compression obstructs capillary circulation, preventing oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues. If pressure is not relieved, tissue necrosis may occur over time.
Who Is at Increased Risk for Pressure Injuries?
Bedridden patients are particularly at risk. Major contributing risk factors include:
- Chronic diseases (especially diabetes mellitus, heart failure, neurological disorders, peripheral vascular disease)
- Advanced age
- Malnutrition
- Urinary and/or fecal incontinence
- Excessive sweating and skin moisture
- Sliding in bed, friction, and improper positioning
Sliding in bed or in a chair, mattress friction, and vigorous rubbing during care may lead to superficial tissue injury. Contact with urine or feces compromises skin integrity and increases risk.
Home-Based Pressure Injury Risk Assessment
During the initial home care evaluation, pressure injury risk is assessed by considering the patient's:
- Emotional perception
- Activity level
- Moisture exposure
- Nutritional status
- Friction and laceration risk
If present, catheter fixation and care conditions are also evaluated in terms of pressure-related risk. In high-risk patients, an individualized care plan is initiated immediately.
Home-Based Treatment and Follow-Up of Pressure Injuries
Within the scope of home healthcare and nursing services, pressure injury risk assessment is performed, preventive measures are implemented to protect skin integrity against pressure-related damage, and appropriate wound care is planned for existing pressure injuries. In addition, caregivers are provided with education on the prevention of pressure injuries and the maintenance of skin integrity.
1. Skin Care and Moisture Management
- Moisturizing very dry skin at least once daily
- Avoiding massage
- Reducing exposure to moisture (sweating, wetness)
- Implementing measures to minimize urine and fecal contact
- Use of barrier creams when indicated
2. Pressure Reduction
a) Repositioning
- Repositioning bedridden patients at least every 2 hours
- Repositioning wheelchair-dependent patients hourly
- Preferring a 30° lateral position when side-lying
- Keeping the head of the bed elevated no more than 30° to prevent friction and shear
- Using a draw sheet when repositioning the patient upward in bed
b) Support Surfaces
- Pressure-redistributing mattresses (air, water, gel, silicone, foam)
- Inter-leg supports to prevent knee and ankle friction
- Placing support under the lower calf to offload pressure from the heels
3. Nutritional Assessment
In selected patients, blood tests may be planned to assess protein and hemoglobin levels. Nutritional planning is individualized according to patient needs. For patients with inadequate intake, nutritional supplements may be recommended following physician evaluation.
4. Wound Care and Continuous Monitoring
In patients with established pressure injuries, the following are assessed:
- Wound size and stage
- Presence of exudate and signs of infection
- Condition of surrounding tissue
An appropriate wound care plan is prepared accordingly. In addition to regular home visits, continuity of care may be ensured through telemedicine follow-up for suitable patients.
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