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The relationship between addictions and bariatric surgery for nurses in recovery
Susanne A Fogger1, Teena M McGuinness
1School of Nursing, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. sfogger@uab.edu
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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