Care of the Obese in Advanced Practice Nursing (eBook)

Communication, Assessment, and Treatment

Lisa L. M. Maher (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2015
469 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-2358-9 (ISBN)

Infos

The first book to provide APNs with the tools to effectively treat obese patients This book is the first resource to give the APN the practical tools with which to communicate, assess, and treat obese patients. Designed to help APNs to easily broach an uncomfortable topic, the book walks practitioners through the exam, providing tips on effective communication, understanding lifestyle constraints, and working with the patient to improve their condition without shame. Emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and evidence-based treatment, the book addresses prevention, provider recognition, and treatment of adult and pediatric obesity with the goal of improving overall quality of life. The resource offers practical information on diet and exercise that foster healthy weight loss along with psychological, pharmacological, and surgical recommendations. Effective tips on all facets of working with obese patients, bolstered with real-life examples that provide the patient s perspective, help APNs understand and provide a better quality of care to these vulnerable patients. Additionally, the book includes substantial information on comorbidities, which add to the complexity of obesity treatment. Chapters address current trends and causes of obesity; communication "e;dos"e; and "e;don'ts;"e; the technical aspects of obesity including genetics and pathophysiology, obesity as an addiction; eating disorders; assessment from the APN point of view; disease management; pharmacological, surgical, and medical management; and costs and insurance coverage. Several tools that can be used to enhance clinical practice are featured in the Appendix. Key Features: Written specifically for the Advanced Practice Nurse Covers all facets of communication with, assessment of, and treatment of obese patients Includes case studies and treatment plans from a nursing perspective Highlights a multidisciplinary approach Includes effective tips, photographs, and real-life examples that illustrate the patient s perspective

Inhalt

Part I: Introduction – Lisa LM Maher, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC

Chapter 1: Obesity: The Epidemic, Trends and Causes

Chapter 2: Definition of Obesity and Obesity Terms

Chapter 3: The Many Roles of the Advanced Practice Nurse

Case Study 1

Part II: Communication – Lisa LM Maher, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC

Chapter 4: Addressing Pediatric Obesity

Chapter 5: How to Initiate the Weight Conversation with Patients

Chapter 6: Patients’ Stories

Case Study 2

Part III: Assessment – Lisa LM Maher, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC

Chapter 7: Overview of Genetics and Pathophysiology of Obesity

Chapter 8: Behaviors, Addiction and Eating Disorders

Chapter 9: Which “Way” is the Right “Weigh”

Chapter 10: Physical Assessment of the Adult Obese Patient

Chapter 11: Physical Assessment of the Pediatric Obese Patient

Chapter 12: Physical Activity, Exercise Assessment and Patient Recommendations

Chapter 13: Dietary Assessment and Patient Recommendations

– Jennifer Roth, MS, RD, LD

Chapter 14: Psychological Assessment

Case Study 3

Part IV: Disease Management – Lisa LM Maher, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC

Chapter 15: Disease Management and the Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse

Chapter 16: Obesity-Related Diseases

Hypertension

Dyslipidemia

Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes Mellitus

Obesity and the Pulmonary System

Osteoarthritis

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome

Chapter 17: Obesity-Related Diseases: A Pediatric Focus

Hypertension

Dyslipidemia

Diabetes Mellitus

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Asthma

Chapter 18: Prevention

Chapter 19: Weight Cycling

Case Study 4

Part V: Treatment – Lisa LM Maher, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC

Chapter 20: Treatment of Addiction and Eating Disorders

Chapter 21: Pharmacological Therapy

Chapter 22: Surgical Therapy

Chapter 23: Costs Associated with Obesity Treatment and Insurance Coverage

Chapter 24: Treatment of the Obese Pediatric Patient

Chapter 25: Clinic Establishment, Medical Therapy and a Multi-disciplinary Approach

Chapter 26: What is Lifestyle Medicine?

Case Study 5

Part VI: Appendix – Lisa LM Maher, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC

Comprehensive Case Study

Recommended Answers to Case Studies

Weight Management Tools and Resources

Appendix A - SWOT

Appendix B - Implementation Plan/Theory Outcomes Model

Appendix C - Timeline

Appendix D - Risk Management Matrix

Appendix E - CLM Patient Letter

Appendix F – CLM Provider Letter

Appendix G – CLM Description of Services

Appendix H – Staff Education

Appendix I – Nutrition and Exercise Journal

Appendix J – Baseline Assessment

Appendix K – The BORG Scale

Appendix L – Insurance-Based Package

Appendix M – Non-Insurance Based Package Options

Appendix N – Group Fitness Class Prices

Attachment – CLM Sample Business Plan

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.12.2015
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Fachpflege
• Schlagworte: advanced practice nurse,APN,obesity,United States,nursing,therapeutic communication,genetics,pathophysiology,eating disorders,physical assessments,adult patients,pediatric patients
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-2358-9 / 0826123589
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-2358-9 / 9780826123589