Journal
PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
Volume 48, Issue 1, Pages 10-15Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2010.00298.x
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Addiction; bariatric surgery; nurse; obesity
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- Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Chapter
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PURPOSE: Determinants of morbid obesity are complex and numerous, yet understanding the neurobiological underpinnings improves our knowledge of this serious issue. Emerging science supports a comparison of disordered eating with other addictive substances. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study used a sub-analysis of a cross-sectional study of nurses in a state-monitoring program. FINDINGS: A study of 173 participants in a state-monitoring program for impaired nurses revealed that 14% (n = 25) had undergone bariatric surgery. Of these, 17 developed an addiction after surgery. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Evidence suggests that some individuals may require additional treatment, similar to those with pharmacological addictions.
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