照顾肥胖的骨科患者。

Caring for the orthopaedic patient who is obese.

作者信息

Taggart Helen M, Mincer Andi Beth, Thompson Anne W

机构信息

Department of Nursing, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA, USA.

出版信息

Orthop Nurs. 2004 May-Jun;23(3):204-10. doi: 10.1097/00006416-200405000-00010.

DOI:10.1097/00006416-200405000-00010

PMID:15211902

Abstract

Obesity is a major health problem in the United States, and it is occurring at an increasing rate. When an orthopaedic patient is obese, the care plan and interventions must be adjusted for the specific patient needs. This article explores the multidimensional challenges and suggests strategies to provide safe care for the patient who is obese.

摘要

肥胖是美国的一个主要健康问题，且其发生率正在上升。当骨科患者肥胖时，护理计划和干预措施必须根据患者的具体需求进行调整。本文探讨了多方面的挑战，并提出了为肥胖患者提供安全护理的策略。