Abstract
Regardless of whether your facility has an existing surgical bariatric program, ongoing attention to staff education and the organization's physical environment is key in identifying potential areas of risk and need for improvements in meeting the needs of this special patient population. Development of an organization-wide protocol specifically designed to meet the needs of all bariatric patients will facilitate the provision of safe and dignified care for both patient and caregiver. Protocol parameters to include are assessment for body mass index, abdominal-hip girth, mobility level, and skin complications. Assessment findings trigger care planning for optimal patient outcomes.
MeSH terms
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Aftercare / organization & administration
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Bariatric Surgery / adverse effects
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Bariatric Surgery / nursing*
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Bariatric Surgery / psychology
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Body Mass Index
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Clinical Protocols*
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Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration
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Delaware
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Equipment and Supplies, Hospital
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Hospitals, Community
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Hospitals, Rural
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Humans
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Mobility Limitation
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Needs Assessment
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Nursing Assessment
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Obesity, Morbid / complications
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Obesity, Morbid / diagnosis
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Obesity, Morbid / psychology
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Obesity, Morbid / therapy*
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Patient Care Planning / organization & administration*
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Patient Care Team / organization & administration
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Patient Discharge
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Perioperative Care / methods*
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Perioperative Care / nursing
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Safety Management
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Skin Diseases / diagnosis
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Skin Diseases / etiology
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Skin Diseases / prevention & control
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Waist-Hip Ratio