List of themes regarding the criteria for a patient who requires a DPHV
| Super-ordinate theme | Sub theme |
|---|---|
| Safety concerns | Falls risk Lives alone Limited social supports or formal supports from the Health Service Executive Environmental issues, e.g. access issues, equipment needs, sanitary issues |
| Medical and functional status | Change/decrease in functional baseline Change/decrease in cognitive baseline Prolonged hospital admission Medically fit for discharge |
| Super-ordinate theme | Sub theme |
|---|---|
| Safety concerns | Falls risk |
| Medical and functional | Change/decrease in functional baseline |