"Homebound Persons" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Those unable to leave home without exceptional effort and support; patients (in this condition) who are provided with or are eligible for home health services, including medical treatment and personal care. Persons are considered homebound even if they may be infrequently and briefly absent from home if these absences do not indicate an ability to receive health care in a professional's office or health care facility. (From Facts on File Dictionary of Health Care Management, 1988, p309)
Descriptor ID |
D018577
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MeSH Number(s) |
M01.276
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Concept/Terms |
Homebound Persons- Homebound Persons
- Homebound Person
- Person, Homebound
- Persons, Homebound
- House-Bound Persons
- House Bound Persons
- House-Bound Person
- Person, House-Bound
- Persons, House-Bound
- Shut-Ins
- Shut Ins
- Shut-In
- Home-Bound Persons
- Home Bound Persons
- Home-Bound Person
- Person, Home-Bound
- Persons, Home-Bound
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2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Homebound Persons" by people in Profiles.
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Association of the COVID-19 Pandemic With the Prevalence of Homebound Older Adults in the United States, 2011-2020. JAMA Intern Med. 2021 12 01; 181(12):1658-1660.
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Rising to the challenge: a COVID-19 vaccination service for the housebound population. Br J Community Nurs. 2021 Jul 02; 26(7):328-333.
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Disruptions in Care and Support for Homebound Adults in Home-Based Primary Care in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Home Healthc Now. 2021 Jul-Aug 01; 39(4):211-214.
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Barriers to telehealth access among homebound older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2021 09; 69(9):2404-2411.
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Homebound by COVID19: the benefits and consequences of non-pharmaceutical intervention strategies. BMC Public Health. 2021 04 06; 21(1):655.
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Challenges for Geriatricians: A Case Report of Homebound Dual Sensory Impairment Patient With Social Isolation During COVID-19. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2021 03; 22(3):B4.
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The Effects of Paternalistic Policies During COVID-19 on Vulnerable Populations. J Natl Med Assoc. 2021 Jun; 113(3):294-296.
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The psychological effects of staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. J Gen Psychol. 2021 Jul; 148(3):226-248.
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Home-Based Medical Care: High-Value Health Care During Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Beyond. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2021 02; 69(2):289-292.
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Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic using the technology-based second-line in Italy and Lombardy: The urgent need of home-based remote monitoring systems to avoid the collapse of the hospital-centred first line. J Glob Health. 2020 Dec; 10(2):010371.