Abstract
This study aimed to determine how morbidly obese patients and their families manage activities of daily living (ADLs) at home. A survey design was used for this descriptive study. Home healthcare professionals identified both challenges and innovations in managing the ADLs of the morbidly obese in the home.
MeSH terms
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Activities of Daily Living*
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Adult
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Aged
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Attitude of Health Personnel*
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Community Health Nursing / organization & administration*
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Family / psychology
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Female
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Home Care Services / organization & administration*
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Homebound Persons
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Needs Assessment
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North Carolina
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Nursing Assessment / organization & administration*
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Nursing Evaluation Research
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Nursing Staff / organization & administration
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Nursing Staff / psychology
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Obesity, Morbid / complications
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Obesity, Morbid / prevention & control*
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Obesity, Morbid / psychology
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Patient Care Planning
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Safety Management
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Time and Motion Studies
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Young Adult