R-E-S-P-E-C-T: A Model for the Sensitive Treatment of the Bariatric Patient
| Autor: | Susan M. Bejciy-Spring |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
education.field_of_study Nutrition and Dietetics business.industry Population Quality care medicine.disease Obesity Medical–Surgical Nursing Health problems Social stigma of obesity Nursing Medical advice Family medicine Health care medicine Surgery Bariatric patient business education |
| Zdroj: | Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care. 3:47-56 |
| ISSN: | 1557-1467 1557-1459 |
| Popis: | Obesity is recognized as one of the most common chronic health problems in the United States. Because of the many diseases associated with obesity, an increasing number of obese individuals are in need of healthcare services. Meeting the challenge of providing safe, quality care to the bariatric population is a concern. The physical attributes of these patients often require different resources, equipment, procedures, and protocols. However, the attitudes and behaviors of healthcare professionals that help develop mutually respectful and beneficial relationships with patients are not fundamentally different when the patient is obese. Studies show, however, that nurses and other healthcare professionals have strong negative attitudes and reactions toward obese persons, indicating the pervasiveness of the social stigma of obesity. Evidence also reveals that when obese patients are confronted with prejudices and discrimination in healthcare, it may lead to a reluctance to seek care or follow medical advice. ... |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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