Designing a care plan for a patient with obesity hospitalized

Document Type : Original article

Authors

1 Professor, Department of Medical -Surgical, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Medical -Ssurgical, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Emergencies, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

10.22038/nnj.2026.94901.1544

Abstract

Background and Aims: By the increase in the incidence of obesity and multi-organ involvement of patients with obesity (PWO), the rate of their hospitalization has increased. The difference in the care of these patients has affected the provision of care to them. The unavailability of a specific care plan for PWO and the lack of awareness among nurses are the reason for inadequate care for them. Therefore, due to the necessity of having a care plan, the present study was conducted with the aim of designing a care plan for PWO hospitalized.
Materials and Methods: In this qualitative study, a problem-solving process was used to develop a care plan for hospitalized PWOs: identifying the problem, finding causes, searching for solutions, evaluating solutions, implementing the solution, and evaluating the results. Then, the care plan was developed based on management principles.
Results: In this study, the problem of "prone to harm and threatened patient safety in care" was revealed due to insufficient nurse competencies, organizational causes, ineffective planning and management in the setting, and patient-related causes. The solutions were evaluated in terms of three indicators: necessity, relevance, and effectiveness (above 70%, an acceptable solution). Then, the care program was developed.
Conclusion: Nurses familiarity with the care plan can enable them to plan appropriately when admitting a PWO, providing better care with minimal negative consequences for both the patient and the nurse.

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Volume 28, Issue 96
March 2026
Pages 26-37

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