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Homemaker Services MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Homemaker Services
Tree Number(s)
N02.421.143.524.595
Unique ID
D006704
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006704
Scope Note
Non-medical support services, such as food preparation and bathing, given by trained personnel to disabled, sick or convalescent individuals in their home.
Entry Version
HOMEMAKER SERV
Entry Term(s)
Services, Homemaker
Previous Indexing
Home Care Services (1966-1972)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under HOME CARE SERVICES 1973-90
History Note
91(73); was see under HOME CARE SERVICES 1973-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/06/29
Homemaker Services Preferred
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