Obesity in nurses
Occupational challenges contribute to weight gain. Research shows that about half of American nurses are living with obesity or are overweight. American Nurses Association…
Obesity
Moisture-associated skin damage: The basics
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), inflammation and erosion of the skin, results from prolonged exposure to different sources of moisture such as feces or urine,…
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) refers to any degree of glucose intolerance that starts or is first recognized during pregnancy. Frequently, GDM represents pre-existing hyperglycemia…
Caring for adult patients with obesity in primary care
Evidence-based interventions are key for successful outcomes. Obesity is a complicated chronic disease with many contributing and interrelated factors that include genetics, biology, metabolism,…
Weight bias in healthcare: Clinical implications and practical solutions
According to the CDC, over 42% of American adults suffer with clinical obesity. Many seek treatment for obesity-related comorbidities only to find themselves on…
Obstructive sleep apnea in adults
Nurses can help improve outcomes with screening and appropriate referrals. Takeaways: Education in the primary care setting is crucial so that patients recognize obstructive…
Improving the health of mothers living in poverty
When mothers living in homelessness participate in evidence-based, trauma-informed, healthy lifestyle classes with a nurse, their depression, distress, and anxiety levels may decline.
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management
A common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should receive education…
Why is it harder to lose weight as we get older?
One of the universal struggles many patients face, especially as they age, is how to keep extra weight off and understanding why it’s easier…
Turning and repositioning patients who are morbidly obese
Training, teamwork, and the right equipment can prevent pressure injuries. Takeaways: Bariatric patients have a threefold risk of developing a pressure injury compared to…
Mobile diet and exercise apps for adolescent weight loss
Innovative approaches can encourage healthy eating and activity in adolescents. Takeaways: Nurses can help their adolescent patients with obesity by encouraging a healthy diet…
Secondary prevention of stroke
Every 40 seconds, a stroke occurs in the United States. This translates to approximately 795,000 strokes annually; of these, about 25% are recurrent strokes.…
Obesity in nurses
Occupational challenges contribute to weight gain. Research shows that about half of American nurses are living with obesity or are overweight. American…
Moisture-associated skin damage: The basics
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), inflammation and erosion of the skin, results from prolonged exposure to different sources of moisture such as feces…
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) refers to any degree of glucose intolerance that starts or is first recognized during pregnancy. Frequently, GDM represents…
Caring for adult patients with obesity in primary care
Evidence-based interventions are key for successful outcomes. Obesity is a complicated chronic disease with many contributing and interrelated factors that include genetics,…
Weight bias in healthcare: Clinical implications and practical solutions
According to the CDC, over 42% of American adults suffer with clinical obesity. Many seek treatment for obesity-related comorbidities only to find…
Obstructive sleep apnea in adults
Nurses can help improve outcomes with screening and appropriate referrals. Takeaways: Education in the primary care setting is crucial so that patients…
Improving the health of mothers living in poverty
When mothers living in homelessness participate in evidence-based, trauma-informed, healthy lifestyle classes with a nurse, their depression, distress, and anxiety levels may…
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management
A common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should…
Why is it harder to lose weight as we get older?
One of the universal struggles many patients face, especially as they age, is how to keep extra weight off and understanding why…
Turning and repositioning patients who are morbidly obese
Training, teamwork, and the right equipment can prevent pressure injuries. Takeaways: Bariatric patients have a threefold risk of developing a pressure injury…
Mobile diet and exercise apps for adolescent weight loss
Innovative approaches can encourage healthy eating and activity in adolescents. Takeaways: Nurses can help their adolescent patients with obesity by encouraging a…
Secondary prevention of stroke
Every 40 seconds, a stroke occurs in the United States. This translates to approximately 795,000 strokes annually; of these, about 25% are…
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