Post Operative Home Care

Post-operative home care refers to a home care services that provide medical or nursing care that some patients might need to receive at home after undergoing surgeries or other medical procedures that require the patient to have some time to recover afterward, like for example cesarean sections or hip replacement surgeries. The care received during this period is vital for ensuring a full recovery back to health and work.

Post-operative home care is often provided by multiple licensed healthcare professionals, such as our DHA-licensed nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, or by trained caregivers, and sometimes even family members under the guidance of the patient’s supervising physician. 

The post-operative home care services in Dubai provided by JPR Home Health Care help individuals heal more comfortably and fully while minimizing their risk of complications and hospital readmissions utitlizing world-class care standards.

What’s the importance of post-operative home care?

Post-operative care is a critical component of a comprehensive recovery process, which is needed for most patients following surgery, and its importance cannot be overstated. It plays a key role in ensuring a smooth recovery, minimizing complications, and promoting the health of the patient.

Here are some of the reasons why to consider a post-operative care service provider for you and your family:

  1. Prevent surgical & Medical complications: One of the primary goals of postoperative care is to watch out for , and successfully preventing, any potential complications that sometimes might result of the surgery or maybe due other related procedures like Anesthesia for example. These include things like infections at the site of the operation, development blood clots, also known as DVTs, bleeding, and other issues such as Gastrointestinal upset and others. Detecting these problems early on is important so as for the patient’s health not to deteriorate.
  2. Managing the pain: Pain is a very common experience among post-surgery patients, it’s also commonly observed among those who’ve undergone minimally invasive medical procedures – albeit to a lesser extent. Effective pain management is essential for enhancing recovery and improving the patient’s quality of life.
    Post-operative care involves a healthcare provider, like JPR Home Health Care’s nurses in Dubai, assessing the patient’s level of pain and providing appropriate pain relief using medications, also called analgesics, physical therapy, and other pain management techniques.
  3. Going back to work faster: When done in a proper way, post-operative care can help patients recover much lot quciker, more effectively and with far less stress. This includes support with moving around of the patient, which can be great benefit to the patient’s blood circulation, varied muscle exercises, and other rehabilitative programs to restore strength, function, and independence.
    Wound Care: Post-operative care involves caring for the surgical incision site, the place where the surgery took place, to ensure proper healing and to prevent it from getting infected. This will include things like regular wound dressing, as per doctor’s orders, periodoic disinfection, and assessing the incision for any possibe signs that migh indicate inadequate healing or inflammation, think of things like redness, swelling, or discharge.
  4. Drugs Management: Excellent management of the drugs, IV fluids and foods prescribed for the patient is essential for ensuring that patients take their medications as directed and at the appropriate times, leading to a shorter recovery times and return to normalcy.
  5. Education: Post-operative care providers, offer patients the information and guidance they need to understand the recovery process and manage their care. Many studies found that empowering patients with the right information improves long-term health prospects. This includes instructions on things like wound care, medication schedules, signs of complications to watch for, and when to seek medical attention or go to a hospital. All of these are services provided by home heath care providers in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ajman like JPR Home Health Care.
  6. Emotional and Psychological Support: Undergoing Surgery, and the recovery process that follows, can be both especially stressing for patients, especially those doing for the first time. This period can be emotionally and psychologically challenging for patients and their immediate family. Our Post-operative care service includes providing not only medical support, but also emotional support and counseling to help patients better cope with this unique period.
  7. Prevention of Hospital Readmissions: Who would want to get rehopsitalized in a matter of weeks?! Certainly not the patient, let alone their family. Proper post-operative care can help prevent complications and promote healing, which in turn reduce the likelihood of the patient ending on a hospital bed again.

In summary, post-operative care is highly important for ensuring a successful and fast recovery after surgery. All of the above post-surgery care services are offered by providers of home health care services in Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi like JPR Home Health Care.

Who needs postoperative home care ?

The post-operative home care service that JPR Home Health Care provides can benefit a wide range of individuals who have undergone surgery or an invasive medical intervention. This can also benefit those from certain age groups and clinical conditions. For example, an elderly patient, who’s diabtic and has recently undergone a cholecystectomy will be especially vulnerable to the possibility of complication and deterioration. Here are some examples of the kind of patients who will derive great benefit from post-operative home care:

  1. Patients Undergoing Major Surgery: Individuals who have undergone major surgeries, such as joint replacements, cardiac surgeries, or abdominal surgeries may require post-operative home care to facilitate recovery, manage pain, and prevent complications.
  2. Elderly Patients: Seniors may take longer after surgery due to age-related changes in their body which hamper swift recovery. Enter Post-operative home care which can provide the support they need to heal effectively and safely.
  3. Patients with Chronic Health Conditions: Individuals with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or COPD may require specialized post-operative care to manage their existing conditions alongside their recovery.
  4. Patients with Mobility Challenges: Individuals with difficulty moving around and undergoing their activities of daily living , whether due to age, injury, or other health conditions, derive the greatest enefit from post-operative home care providers, who often also provide assistance with mobility, exercise, and rehabilitation.
  5. Patients with Complex Surgical Procedures: Surgeries that involve multiple operation or complex interventions may require a long hospital stay, and may also require the patient to have a more intensive post-operative care program. Our DHA-licensed home care nurses in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Al ain, look after the patient’s progress, manage complications, and ensure proper healing.
  6. Patients Requiring Rehabilitation: Surgeries that impact a patient’s physical function, such as orthopedic surgeries, which a fancy way of saying any type of surgery that involes bones, may require physical therapy -sometimes for extensive periods of time, and rehabilitation as part of the recovery process. Home care providers in Dubai, like JPR Home Health Care, offer post-operative home care in the comfort of the patient’s home.
  7. Patients Requiring Specialized Care: Some surgical procedures may necessitate specialized care by an expert nurse or other certified medical professionals. Patients who’ve undergone procedures like stoma or a tracheostomy insertion require unique care. Post-operative home care providers, like the DHA-certified nurses provided by JPR Home Health Care, can provide these services when and where needed. They also provide education for the patient and his family.
  8. Patients with Limited Social Support: Individuals who do not have adequate social support from family or friends may benefit from having a home care provider to offer the necessary assistance and support they migh need during their recovery.
  9. Patients Requiring Ongoing Monitoring: Different surgeries require different levels of care. Some surgeries may require close and continuous monitoring of the patient’s progress and recovery, such as following organ transplant surgery- which is a very critical period during which there’s a risk for a potential rejection. 

What are the post-op services offered by JPR Home Health Care?

At JPR Home Health Care, as the leading home care provider in Dubai & UAE, we provide a multitude of home health care services tailored to the needs of those who’ve recently undergone surgeries or other invasive medical procedures that require a recovery period.

Our post-operative home care services provide the following:

  1. Wound Care: Proper and adequate care for surgical wounds is of utomst importance for the prevention of infections – like bacterial and viral infections – and for promoting a quicker recovery course for the patient. Our caregivers & DHA-licensed nurses are trained at providing world-class post-surgical care. They provide regular dressing changes in order to keep the surgical site clean and dry, and monitor the patient for any signs of potential surgical site infections such as redness, swelling, warmth, or discharge from the site of the wound.
  2. Pain Management: Following surgery, many patients experience pain and discomfort, although to varying degrees according to the patient’s pain tolerance. Post-operative home care is concerned with reducing and alleviating the pain that patient might experiece through their recovery journeys through the us of doctor-prescribed medications in combination with physical therapy and other pain-relieving methods such as heat or cold therapy. Our best home nursing service in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Ras al khaimah, Al ain & Umm Al Quwain providers effective management so that pain is adequately controlled to facilitate recovery.
  3. Medication Management: Our home care nurses and caregivers will ensure that the patient’s medications, as prescribed by his doctor, are properly managed and taken at the assigned times, which is essential for ensuring the patient recovers from his illness in the shortest time possible. Post-surgical patients are usually discharged from hospital with a variety of medications that our necessary for complete recovery, things like pain relievers, antibiotics, and other medications necessary for the specific surgical procedure or operation.
  4. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation: Depending on the type of surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation may be recommended as part of post-operative care – especially true who’ve undergone orthopedic procedures like for example hip or knee replacement. Our licensed and trained home physiotherapists, who are licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, work with patients to develop personalized exercise programs – that are tolerated by the patient- that help restore mobility, strength, and function as muscles tend to shrink with prolonged mobility.
  5. Monitoring and Follow-up: JPR Home Health Care’s nurses, in coordination with the patient’s physician and other healthcare providers, conduct regular monitoring of the patient’s condition which is important for detecting any potential complications or issues early on. This includes checking vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, as well as assessing the patient’s overall well-being and progress.
  6. Nutritional Guidance: Proper nutrition is essential for promoting healing and recovery. Our home health care providers in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain, offer guidance on maintaining a balanced diet conducive to recovery, as well as advice about staying hydrated in addition to addressing any specific dietary restrictions or concerns the patient might have.
  7. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living: For those patients who may need help with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility – especially in the early stages of recovery- our caregivers and licensed nurses provide the necessary support needed to ensure the patient’s safety and comfort.
  8. Patient Education and Counseling: Our post-operative home care service also includes educating the patient and their family about the recovery process, including what to expect, warning signs to watch for, and when to seek medical attention. Our caregivers and DHA-licensed nurses also offer counseling and support to help patients, together with their families, navigate the emotional and psychological aspects of recovery.

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Our postoperative home care services
in Dubai & UAE include:

Medication Management

Our nurses and caregivers will help the patient manage their medications and treatment regimen.

Rehabilitation

Help with the vitally important post- surgical period. From help with mobilization to physio.

Diet Management

Our team offers help with prior nutrition to help the body recover following surgery/medical procedures.

Wound care

Our licnesed nurses are trained to take care of post-surgical wounds to worl-class standards.

Care coordination

Our team will remain in constant contact with the patient’s physician to ensure optimal recovery.

Psychological support

Our healthare providers are trained extensively in caring for the patient needs inclduing psychological needs.

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Frequently asked questions

At JPR Home Health Care, we pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of home care services designed to meet the diverse patient population of the UAE, including post-operative home care. From expert wound care and medication administration to tracheostomy care and PEG tube feeding, we provide comprehensive services that encompass every aspect of caring for post-surgery patients.

 Our team of dedicated caregivers and DHA-licensed nurses is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the patient’s unique needs, ensuring that they receive the nurturing and support they deserve in the comfort of their own home. Whether you need occasional assistance or ongoing support, you can trust us to provide the care and guidance you and your family need to thrive.

 

Our home care nurses hold at least a bachelor’s degree, in addition to years of experience caring for patients both within the UAE and overseas.  As part of our commitment to providing the best home health care in UAE, ALL of our home nurses are certified in the United Arab Emirates by the DHA, DOH or MOH.

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JPR Home Health Care remains committed to providing the best home care – including post operative care- to all residents of the UAE whether in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Al ain, Ras al khaimah, Ajman or Fujirah.

We offer the most competitive rates in the industry, and our home care services rates start from as low as AED 20 per hour.

Yes. We’re committed to provding the best home care in Ras Al Khaimah and all other emirates.

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