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Self-Reported Psychosocial Health in Obese Patients before and after Weight Loss
Joint Authors
Saravanan, P.
Osei-Assibey, G.
Kumar, Sudhesh
Kyrou, I.
Matyka, K. A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-04-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Psychosocial profiles were examined in 255 morbidly obese patients attending a hospital service offering access to standard weight loss therapies.
129 patients were reassessed after at least 6-month follow-up.
At baseline, 51.8% and 32.7% of patients, respectively, had evidence of anxiety and depressive disorders, 24% had severe impairments in self esteem, and 29.7% had an increased risk of eating disorders.
At follow-up, weight loss from baseline was significant in all 3 therapies: diet only is 0.74±1.8 kg; pharmacotherapy is 6.7±4.2 kg; and surgery is 20.1±13.6 kg.
Anxiety scores improved in all three groups (P<.05).
Patients having pharmacotherapy or surgery had significant improvements in physical and work function and public distress compared to those having dietary treatment only (P<.05).
Our observational data suggest that weight management services can lead to psychosocial benefit in morbidly obese patients.
Well-designed studies are necessary to examine the link between weight loss and emotional health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Osei-Assibey, G.& Kyrou, I.& Kumar, Sudhesh& Saravanan, P.& Matyka, K. A.. 2010. Self-Reported Psychosocial Health in Obese Patients before and after Weight Loss. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Osei-Assibey, G.…[et al.]. Self-Reported Psychosocial Health in Obese Patients before and after Weight Loss. Journal of Obesity No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Osei-Assibey, G.& Kyrou, I.& Kumar, Sudhesh& Saravanan, P.& Matyka, K. A.. Self-Reported Psychosocial Health in Obese Patients before and after Weight Loss. Journal of Obesity. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466850