ArticleJournal of research in nursing : JRN2021
Moving and handling care of bariatric patients: a survey of clinical nurse managers.
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Abstract
backgroundThe prevalence of obesity is rising, and obese persons are more likely to use healthcare services and require moving and handling care.
aimsThis study explored the frequency, logistics and barriers to the provision of bariatric patient-handling care including equipment availability in acute hospitals.
methodsA cross-sectional study design using an anonymous 24-item questionnaire was used to survey 322 clinical nurse managers. Completed hard-copy questionnaires (
resultsMost clinical nurse managers (93.1%) provided care for bariatric patients and 85.6% reported barriers to the provision of bariatric care within their clinical area. The principal barriers were lack of equipment (75%), staff (65.2%) and training (57.6%). Only 11.4% owned all the required equipment. Owning equipment provided significantly greater access to a hoist (
conclusionsBarriers to caring for bariatric patients were identified. Most of the equipment was rented, and significant delays in its delivery were reported. The need for education and training and the dissemination of policies and guidelines were identified.
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