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The following education opportunities are posted for your interest. Just as there are different kinds of people, there should be different methods of education, or more accurately, tools for learning. Several recently published continuing education self-studies are included here for your learning needs; those listed below should be available at your local medical library.
This page will evolve as the Celebration Institute evolves and as we find different methods for providing the learning experience. We expect 2006 will be filled with on-line education, teleconferences, and group workshops. Please share your ideas for programs in your area!
Gallagher S, Langlois C, Spacht D, Blackett A, Henns T. Preplanning protocols for skin and wound care in obese patients. Advances in Skin and Wound care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing. 2004; 17(8):436-443.
This article provides physicians and nurses with an overview of the impact of obesity on postoperative wound healing and how preplanning protocols can minimize skin and wound problems in this patient population. CEU/SELFSTUDY
Gallagher S. Shedding weight with bariatric surgery. Nursing 2004; 34(3):58-64.
An excellent, yet basic and very comprehensive, description of BWLS, nursing care, patient education, common complications, and more. CEU/SELFSTUDY
Gallagher S. Caring for the child who is morbidly obese: mobility, caregiver safety, environmental accommodation, and legal concerns. Pediatric Nursing. 2005; 31(1):17-20.
Many pediatric patients are immobile simply because of their weight. This poses care challenges, especially for clinicians charged with preventing or planning for nursing care. Pediatric nurses are often presented with the challenges of assessment, planning, and evaluation of obesity-related patient care, of which they are largely unprepared for. Both caregiver injury and patient safety are serious concerns. This article explores mobility techniques, policy formation, education, and legal considerations. CEU/SELFSTUDY
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