Bariatric Assessment and Screening Training Resources
Bariatric Assessment and Screening - A Complete Overview Health and Social Care Training Resources
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Includes a 48‑slide presentation, handout and multiple‑choice end‑of‑session assessment.
This resource supports safe practice by helping learners understand the full assessment process from initial history taking to risk identification and multidisciplinary input.
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How to complete a safe and structured bariatric assessment
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How to gather accurate medical family dietary and lifestyle history
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How to carry out physical examinations including BMI and abdominal measurements
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How to recognise psychological nutritional and behavioural risks
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How to identify surgical and anaesthetic risks
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How multidisciplinary teams contribute to safe bariatric care
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How to apply assessment findings to support safe planning and care delivery
Presentation is sections, so you can use what you need, or edit to suit your own training session.
Overall Aim:
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of bariatric assessment and screening, focusing on initial assessments and risk identification for safe and effective care of bariatric individuals.
Presentation (48 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Importance of Comprehensive Assessments
Section - History Taking in Bariatric Assessment
Medical History
Family History
Dietary and Lifestyle History
Section - Physical Examination
General Physical Examination
Measurement of BMI
Assessment of Abdominal Circumference
End Comments
Section - Assessments for Bariatric Patients
Blood Tests and Laboratory Work
Imaging Studies
Cardiopulmonary Evaluations
Section - Psychological Assessment
Evaluating Mental Health
Screening for Eating Disorders
Assessing Motivation and Readiness for Change
Section - Risk Assessment for Surgery
Risk Assessment
Identification of Surgical Risks
Assessment of Surgical Risks
Assessment of Medical Risks
Psychological and Behavioural Risks
Nutritional Assessment
Special Considerations (High Risk Groups)
Section - Risk Assessment for Anaesthesia
Preoperative Anaesthesia Assessment
Airway Management Challenges
Postoperative Monitoring and Care
Section - Multidisciplinary Approach to Bariatric Assessment
Role of Dieticians
Role of Psychologists
Role of Surgeons and Physicians
Section - Summary of Key Points
References and Further Reading
Word Documents
Handout
Multiple Choice End of Session Assessment
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