Home care is an assistance strategy that emphasizes patient autonomy, as well as se/(care in the domiciliary setting. This strategy involves planning, coordination, and performance of several services. This study is of a descriptive type, contemplating a qualitative approach by means of a bibliographical review. Data were analyzed through the Content Analysis technique, with two categories being identified: home care programs and systematization of care. Home care reduces lhe number of clinical complicatíons, additíonal hospffalizatíons, and hospital costs. Upon outlining a home care program, objectíves must be established wffh the purpose of effecting the desired changes. When carrying out lhe systematízatíon, nurses must build ties and a parlnership with the patient and his/her family.
program development; hospffalrelated home care services; nursing care
