Publications by authors named "J Beitz"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify demographic and patient factors linked to preoperative hypoglycemia in pediatric patients at a large urban hospital through a retrospective chart review.
- Researchers analyzed cases of hypoglycemia, looking at variables such as age, gender, fasting duration, and surgical service, and compared the findings to the general surgical population.
- Key findings revealed that the hypoglycemic population differed significantly in age and surgical status, and trends in weight and fasting duration were noted as potential risk factors, suggesting further research is needed to confirm these associations.
Response to Letters to the Editor: Workplace Bullying and WOC Nursing.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
November 2023
JWOCN at 50: Honoring Our Past and Moving Toward a Preferred Future: A View From Here.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
November 2023
Good Things Don't Always Come in Small Packages: Comprehensive Care of Patients With Class 3 Obesity: An Integrative Review.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
November 2023
The epidemic of obesity and morbid obesity is straining the American health care system's ability to provide quality patient care. Patients with Class 3 (also referred to as morbid or severe) obesity require specialized equipment, unique approaches in the delivery of care, and understanding of the biopsychosocial pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying their condition. This article defines Class 3 obesity, its pathophysiology, and discusses issues that arise when providing quality care of these individuals including safe patient handling, right-sized equipment, and empathetic interpersonal care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFactors Affecting Psychosocial Adjustment in Persons With a Recent Ostomy.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
November 2023
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the influence of personal and clinical factors on psychosocial adjustment in persons living with an ostomy for less than 1 year.
Design: A cross-sectional survey.
Subjects And Setting: The study sample comprised 183 adult individuals who had a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy for less than 1 year, residing in the Northeastern United States.