Hospital-at-Home Could Be a Double-Edged Sword

The concept of "hospital-at-home" offers potential benefits for patients requiring acute care, but it also raises concerns regarding equity and infection prevention. While this model can reduce costs and improve patient outcomes, access to it may not be equitable. Factors like access to nutritious food, sufficient energy sources, technology, and infection prevention need careful consideration. Recommendations include ensuring safe storage of meals and medications, addressing energy equity issues, providing technology resources, and addressing environment and hygiene poverty. Future considerations involve filling resource gaps, conducting cost-effectiveness research, and ensuring equitable implementation. Ultimately, hospital-at-home should aim to keep patients safe and supported in their homes, but this must be done in a fair and equitable manner.