Multi-Level Understanding of Obesity in Long Term Care
Obesity is becoming increasingly common in North American society, and in our care settings. Weight bias negatively impacts individuals with obesity. There are steps health care providers can take to improve care for individuals with obesity.
Weight Bias
Read about how weight bias negatively impacts individuals with weight related health concerns, and what we can do about it.
Reframing Our View of the Bariatric Patient
A call to examine our own biases and improve the quality of care we deliver.
Obesity Stigma Considerations for
Public Health
Addressing the public health impacts of stigma and discrimination.
A campaign to eliminate weight bias in health care, the media, and education.
Obesity in
Long Term Care
Obesity in Nursing Homes: A Critical Review
A 2008 review of the status of care for residents with obesity.
Obesity and Pressure Injuries in Long Term Care
Understanding risk of pressure injuries for residents with obesity, and strategies to mitigate the risk.
Caring for Long Term Care Residents
with Obesity
Strategies to improve care provided for residents with obesity.
Obesity in Nursing Homes in the United States
A 2019 review of the status of care for residents with obesity.
Strategies & Recommendations
7 Standards for a Bariatric Friendly Hospital
Simple, but essential standards for bariatric friendly care. Can be applied to many settings.
Bariatric Care Needs Assessment Algorithm
A systematic method to determine if patients have bariatric care needs, and ensure these needs are met.