The new norm in the management of COVID-19 positives: home-based care

The new norm in the management of COVID-19 positives: home-based care

Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, Abolanle Adesile Oguntoye, Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi

Background: The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has disrupted health systems globally and locally. The increasing number of COVID-19 positives has overwhelmed healthcare facilities and health workers. Home-based care (HBC) is a new norm in the management of COVID-19 positives. We aimed to give insight into the HBC of COVID-19 positives in Nigeria. Methods: We conducted a descriptive review of the existing literature and summarized the authors' opinions regarding HBC in Nigeria. Results: HBC has increasingly gained recognition for the management of COVID-19 positives. The HBC of COVID-19 positives provides the opportunity for patient management under an atmosphere of emotional, physical, and spiritual fulfillment as required for quick recovery. Guidelines have been developed for HBC of COVID-19 positives; however, negligence to these measures has been noted. Conclusion: To ensure compliance and harness HBC's benefits, community leaders, religious organizations, civil-based organizations, and opinion leaders should be actively involved in HBC activities. Also, enforcement authorities such as the Civil Defence Corps could help to improve adherence to HBC restrictions.

2020

Nigeria, COVID-19; Home-based care, COVID-19 positives, Management of COVID-19 positives

10.47108/jidhealth.Vol3.Iss4.78

Epidemiology and Health

Korean Society of Epidemiology

Medicine, Medicine (General)