Implementation Science
3 Implementation Science Marita Titler and Clayton Shuman OVERVIEW Since the late 1990s, implementation science has gained widespread acceptance as a field of research. Over time, increased attention has…
Immunoglobulin Infusion
199Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy is the infusion of concentrated antibodies (i.e, immunoglobulins) into the vascular system. Immunoglobulins may be administered via the intravenous route (IVIg) or subcutaneously (SCIg). They are used…
Infusion Pain Management
171■ Were appropriate analgesics given according to the World Health Organization (WHO) cancer pain ladder for adults? These include appropriate use of oral opioid and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and use…
Infusion Administration Methods and Issues
99The infusion administration method is selected and based upon multiple factors including the type of infusion, the frequency of administration, infusion rate requirements, drug stability in solution, patient safety and…
Chemotherapy Infusions
155Administration of chemotherapy in the home setting varies across different regions of the country. Because of the need for close monitoring and risk of drug reactions, complex multidrug regimens are…
Cardiac Infusion Therapy
185Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent diagnosis among home care patients and is a costly condition associated with both high morbidity and mortality. As the U.S. population ages and as…
Peripheral Catheters
45Reliable vascular access is a major factor allowing for the success of home infusion therapy. Selecting the most appropriate vascular access device (VAD) as well as the site of placement…
