Breaking the silence: addressing skin issues in obese and overweight children.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2013
Abstract
Skin irritation and breakdown can cause considerable physical and psychological pain, yet skin alterations and hygiene issues are often not addressed during routine healthcare visits for children who are overweight and obese. The number of children with obesity has increased significantly, yet there is limited literature to assist children with the private physical symptoms and inconveniences that accompany obesity. Healthcare professionals focus on nutritional intake and activity and treat comorbidities related to obesity, since comorbidities affect quality of life, but so can the pain and embarrassment of skin issues. This article addresses skin issues related to being overweight and obese.
Volume
28
Issue
6
First Page
22
Last Page
27
ISSN
1532-8449
Published In/Presented At
Holdridge, A., DiGregorio, H., & Selekman, J. (2013). Breaking the silence: addressing skin issues in obese and overweight children. Journal of pediatric nursing, 28(6), e22–e27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2013.04.008
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
23685262
Department(s)
Patient Care Services / Nursing, Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article