Necesidad de abordar la obesidad en Asturias. Propuesta de actuaciones de enfermería en atención primaria

Nursing care of overweight children: A concept analysis

“…The evaluation of sleep patterns associated with increased weight and/or treatment difficulties was also listed as an attribute . Other studies mentioned the attributes of providing support and leadership, and the involvement with psychological and mental health problems (see Table ). These attributes reflect other health promotion nursing competencies that are applicable to the nursing role function with overweight children that include leadership, planning, implementation, evaluation, advocacy, and partnership …”

“…Some studies suggested that parental participation in the care actions was essential to ensure effective treatment and to help establish a healthy relationship with the children and the nursing team alike . Parental involvement from early infancy to adolescence means helping the children keep healthful eating and physical exercising habits during their development .…”

“…19,22,26,37,41,42 The evaluation of sleep patterns associated with increased weight and/or treatment difficulties was also listed as an attribute. 25,41,43 Other studies mentioned the attributes of providing support and leadership, 43,44 and the involvement with psychological and mental health problems 22,28 (see Table 1).…”

“…Some studies suggested that parental participation in the care actions was essential to ensure effective treatment and to help establish a healthy relationship with the children and the nursing team alike. 19,23,27,41,44 Parental involvement from early infancy to adolescence means helping the children keep healthful eating and physical exercising habits during their development. 45 Having proactive parents in health promotional activities is valuable for assuring alertness to family lifestyle and dietary habits that might lead to the risk for overweight in infancy and in school-age children.…”

“…The interpersonal interaction between nurse, children, and family in many aspects of the needs assessment and the control interventions oftentimes required the expertise of health professionals such as nutritionists, physical health educators, physicians and psychologists, and others. Thus, referral of children and families to other professionals for specialized care or for follow-up of treatment8,19,20,37,41,44 was another indicator of the collaborative attribute of nursing in this practice.In addition, nurses acted as leaders and liaisons between the professionals involved in these children's care. Nurses are in a favorable position to lead interventions in the prevention and treatment of obesity.…”