The physical handling of the patient with self-sufficiency impairment in home care.

The Bachelor thesis deals with the physical handling of a patient with a self-sufficiency disorder in home care. It defines physical handling as part of everyday nursing care. It presents the care of patients with self-sufficiency impairment in rehabilitation treatment using the kinaesthetic concept and handling aids. Unskilled handling carries risks that can negatively influence the physical and psychological well-being of all involved. The aim of the study was to investigate the use of handling aids in home care when physically handling a patient with impaired self-sufficiency. The research questions focused on the handling aids available to home caregivers and the complications of physical handling. The implementation of qualitative research using a semi-structured interview method with eight home care nurses provided information on the handling aids used as well as complications of physical handling in the home care setting. Five categories were created by categorizing the data using the pencil-paper method. Research shows that information for safe handling is provided to the patient's family by the nurse. Caregivers use a positioning mat for care. Very important, but sometimes unavailable, in home care is the reclining bed. Physical handling then becomes risky. Nurses do not use a slide sheet. Two of them do not know the aid at all. Complications of physical handling that occur to nurses and patients include musculoskeletal or skin injuries. The results of the research show the need to popularize the topic of safe physical handling. A leaflet has been produced for agencies involved in physical handling research. Another way to prevent the risk factors of physical handling in home care and to make it safe for the patient and the caregiver are courses and conferences with theoretical and practical content on safe physical handling for professionals and lay people