Course Code: REL-PAC-0-BNCOAP
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Discuss at least two barriers to care that an older person affected by obesity may experience.
Recognize at least three diseases that older adults affected by obesity are predisposed to.
List at least two effective care strategies to use when caring for an older adult affected by obesity.
Outline:
Section 1: Health Crisis
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Understanding the Disease Called Obesity
What You Need to Know About Obesity
Diagnosis
Review
Diagnosing Obesity
Comorbidities of Obesity
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Care for the Older Person Affected by Obesity
Care Strategies
Review
Where to Start
Surgical Weight Loss
Review
Activity
Promotion
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Barriers to Care for the Older Adult Affected by Obesity
Finances
Food Insecurities
Inability to Perform Self-Care
Mobility
Pain
Sensory Impairment
Skin Integrity
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Babette Rudick, MSN, RN, CBN
Babette Rudick, RN obtained her BSN and MSN nursing degrees from Mansfield University in 1992 and 2015, respectively. Ms. Rudick has over 30 years of nursing experience with over 15 years of those in bariatrics. Ms. Rudick is a Certified Bariatric Nurse through the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Ms. Rudick has functioned as a Bariatric Nurse Case Manager, Bariatric Nurse Coordinator, and as the Program Manager of Bariatric Surgery at a healthcare facility in Central Pennsylvania. Ms. Rudick is a per diem reviewer and writer of bariatric content and subject expert for Relias.
Reviewer: Kimberly Matthews, RN
The content for this course was created or revised by Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post-Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Social Workers; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.