Use of a Pediatric Obesity Fall-risk Scale (POFS) in 301 hospitalized obese children and adolescents.
Sofia TaminiSabrina CicoliniAnna PorcuAngela SeddoneNancy Ryan-WengerAlessandro SartorioPublished in: Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN (2021)
Preventing falls in hospitalized obese pediatric patients is challenging due to the markedly increased risk of this population and specific fall-risk assessment tools are required to early identify patients who needs more care, attention, and specific nursing/medical interventions.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- metabolic syndrome
- healthcare
- risk assessment
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- quality improvement
- insulin resistance
- bariatric surgery
- palliative care
- obese patients
- mental health
- working memory
- heavy metals
- weight gain
- human health
- high fat diet induced
- young adults
- community dwelling
- skeletal muscle
- climate change