Nursing Care Plan for Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery at the Iess Ambato Hospital

Abstract

Aim: Bariatric surgery has emerged as the most effective option in the treatment of obesity, but it is important to recognize that it also involves significant changes in the patient's lifestyle. Psychology plays a crucial role in helping the patient understand and adapt to these changes to improve their health. Material and method: The objective of this study is to develop a nursing care protocol that allows optimal management of patients undergoing bariatric surgery at the IESS Ambato Hospital. This research employed both a quantitative and qualitative approach since the quality of care is linked to the level of knowledge and competence of the nursing staff in the care of bariatric surgery patients. The study sample consisted of 30 nurses and 44 patients, and being a limited population, all participants were included. Nursing staff interviews and patient surveys were conducted. Statistics and Result: The results revealed that 100% of the patients surveyed underwent a gastric sleeve without adequate preparation for this type of surgery. Therefore, the proposal of this research focuses on the implementation of a nursing care protocol that improves the quality of care provided to patients.