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Hospital rehabilitation for patients with obesity: a scoping review.
CONCLUSIONS: Evidence to guide rehabilitation for patients with obesity is sparse and weak. Rigorous comparative studies with clearly defined interventions and consensus outcome measures are needed. Implications for Rehabilitation Obesity rates have dramatically increased among patients requiring rehabilitation following joint arthroplasty, stroke, injury, or an acute medical event. There are currently no guidelines by which to define best practice for rehabilitating patients with obesity and comparative studies on rehabilitation programs are needed. Professional development focused on patient-centered rehabilitation and s...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - November 15, 2016 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Seida JC, Sharma AM, Johnson JA, Forhan M Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research