Psychosocial Consequences of Bariatric Surgery: Two Sides of a Coin: a Scoping Review.
Obes Surg
; 31(12): 5409-5417, 2021 12.
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| ID: mdl-34611828
ABSTRACT
This scoping review summarizes current evidence with regard to the impact of bariatric surgery on psychological health in adults with obesity. While a large body of evidence reports major metabolic benefit and improved quality of life, there is also ample evidence suggesting an increased incidence of self-harming behavior, a greater likelihood of developing an alcohol problem and higher rates of completed suicide among bariatric patients. Being able to identify the "at risk" patient population requires more longitudinal research into the risk factors for psychological complications after bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery remains an extremely valuable long-term treatment option for managing obesity; however, there is a need to invest in mitigating psychological complications after the surgery, such as depression, alcohol consumption, and other self-harming behaviors.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Obesity, Morbid
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Bariatric Surgery
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Obes Surg
Journal subject:
METABOLISMO
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Belgium