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Author (up) Hales, Caz; Curran, Nicky; Vries, Kay de url  openurl
  Title Morbidly obese patients' experiences of mobility during hospitalisation Type Journal Article
  Year 2018 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 34 Issue 1 Pages 20-31  
  Keywords Morbid Obesity; Mobility; Bariatric care; Hospitalisation; Rehabilitation  
  Abstract Examines the mobility experiences and needs of morbidly-obese patients before and during hospital admission. Undertakes semi-structured interviews with seven morbidly obese patients. Identifies two categories of mobility problems: 'compromised pre-existing mobility', with a subcategory of 'accessing services prior to admission' and 'mobilisation difficulties during hospitalisation', with a subcategory of 'dissonance between dependency and need for assistance'. Recommends bariatric-care pathways for the morbidly-obese patient.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1591  
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Author (up) Mowat, Rebecca; Parsons, Matthew url  openurl
  Title Exploring the role of health care assistants as mobility activators for older people in an Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation ward Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 32 Issue 2 Pages 21-29  
  Keywords Rehabilitiation; Health-care assistants; Nurses; Interdisciplinary; Mobility  
  Abstract Employs a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the feasibility of health care assistants’ participation in rehabilitation for older people. Enrols health care assistants in focus groups before and after a mobility programme for inpatients promoting independence and functional rehabilitation. Involves ten in-patients who had sustained a fractured neck of femur in the functional exercises with the health care assistants. Analyses the interview data thematically.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1517  
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