Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient CareThe official journal of the National Association of Bariatric Nurses Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc. Provides cutting-edge research, clinical protocols, and practical tools to provide optimal care for all bariatric patients whose health is seriously compromised by their high BMI and comorbid conditions |
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| Audience | Practitioners - including members of the National Association of Bariatric Nurses |
| Frequency | 4 issues a year: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Editorial Focus | Addresses the need to disseminate information on procedures, protocols and instrumentation, due to the exponential growth in the number of bariatric surgical procedures, including gastric surgery and banding, due to patient demand and the recognition that surgical intervention is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity.
Each issue will include original papers, interviews, clinical reviews, profiles of successful bariatric surgical programs, and case reports. Topics will cover Optimizing health outcomes; Occupational hazards for bariatric healthcare professionals; Transfer, mobility, and patient safety issues; Pre-op, peri-op, and post-op standards of practice; Pre-surgical work-up and consultation; OR supplies and instrumentation; Dietary modification and counselling; Malabsorption and malnutrition; Lifestyle modification and psychological support; Exercise, physical therapy, and occupational therapy; Patient compliance; Anticipating and managing surgical complications; Wound care and infections; Bariatric teamwork and communication; Ethical issues and cultural sensitivities; Insurance reimbursement issues; Care of the patient with special needs; Reconstructive surgery |
| Editor(s) in Chief | Lisa Rowen, DNSc, RN Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD |
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| Further Information | Heleen Vodégel Tel: +44 (0) 1875 825 700 hvodegel@impressmedia.com |
| Publisher | Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care is owned and published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Editorial headquarters: 140 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle, New York 10801, USA. Phone: +1 (914) 740-2100. Fax: +1 (914) 740-2101 www.liebertpub.com |
