WOC nurses as advocates for patients who are morbidly obese: a case study promoting the use of bariatric beds. [electronic resource]
- Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
- 379-84; discussion 384-7 p. digital
Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review
1071-5754
10.1097/00152192-200411000-00010 doi
Adult Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee--adverse effects Bariatrics Beds--adverse effects Cost-Benefit Analysis Equipment Design Humans Male Nurse Clinicians--organization & administration Nurse's Role Nursing Assessment Obesity, Morbid--complications Patient Advocacy Patient Care Planning Postoperative Care--nursing Practice Guidelines as Topic Pressure Ulcer--etiology Reimbursement Mechanisms Risk Assessment Safety Skin Care--nursing Treatment Outcome