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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

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[Risk reduction in handling obese patients].

Edda Maria Capodaglio¹, P Capodaglio

¹UO Neuroriabilitazione, Istituto Scientifico di via Boezio - Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia. edda.capodaglio@fsm.it

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Healthcare workers face risks when handling obese patients. Integrated strategies, including training and specialized equipment, are crucial for reducing these risks during patient transfers.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare ergonomics
Patient handling safety
Obesity care management

Context:

Manual handling of obese patients poses significant risks to hospital staff.
Increasing prevalence of obesity necessitates specialized patient care protocols.

Purpose:

To review technological aids and preventive procedures for safe transfer and care of obese patients.
To illustrate risk reduction through integrated measures, operator know-how, and safety guidelines.

Summary:

Literature review identifies available handling devices and highlights the need for specific equipment development.
Promoting operator competence and knowledge of devices is essential, particularly in Italy.
Organizational and structural challenges emerge in managing obese patient care.

Impact:

Adopting an integrated approach is vital for mitigating risks to healthcare workers.
This includes suitable environments, ergonomic devices, standardized procedures, and personnel competence.
Enhancing safety in healthcare settings for staff handling obese patients.