Critical nursing shortages and experiences of burnout present a significant challenge in the
home and community care (HCC) health sector. Determining what factors influence …

We study a home healthcare planning problem under the demand uncertainty, where the
service type (authorization) and capacity are the first-stage decision and the homecare …

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed tremendous challenges to healthcare systems. Care for
oncology patients, a vulnerable population during the pandemic, was disrupted and …

Background Homecare organisations employ professionals (ie gerontologists, nurses,
occupational therapists, physiotherapists and social workers) to help their clients gain rights …

Home care personal support service delivery decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic,
and qualitative studies have suggested many potential contributors to these reductions. This …

Introduction Accelerating rates of dementia worldwide coupled with older adults living longer
in the community calls for greater focus on quality home care support services. Few …

Background Appropriate and consistent facial protective equipment (FPE) use is critical for
preventing respiratory illness transmission. Little is known about FPE adherence by home …

Background: Reducing hospital readmissions can improve individual health outcomes and
lower system-level costs. This study aimed to understand the characteristics of home care …