There is a need for not only therapeutic, but also protective, supportive and rehabilitative health and social services for patients. The Home Patient Care program was established to meet the increasing demand depending on this need.

Today, as the average life expectancy increases, the number of the elderly increases. the advancement in medicine and technology allows many of the health services to be delivered at home; The shortened hospital stay and the increase in daily surgery have increased the importance of patient care at home.

Patient care at home mainly involves meeting the individual’s needs at home. It aims to increase the quality of life by providing individuals access to the health and care services they need without leaving their families and social environments. The scope of patient care at home varies according to the needs of the individual.

Within the scope of Üsküdar University Home Patient Care Program; have the knowledge and skills to follow up the treatment of patients who want to continue their treatment at home, by the related clinics, to provide the education of the relatives or caregivers, to provide mothers with a need for support before and after the birth, to the elderly and those who need care, and to provide a quality life opportunity for disabled people. It is aimed to train patient care technicians at home.