Findings and outcomes of psychological evaluations of gastric bypass applicants
Pawlow LA, O’Neil P, White MA, Byrne TK. Findings and outcomes of psychological evaluations of gastric bypass applicants. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2005, 1: 523-527. PMID: 16925283, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2005.08.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultComorbidityContraindicationsFemaleGastric BypassHumansMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedObesity, MorbidPsychotropic DrugsConceptsPsychotropic medication usePsychiatric disordersMedication useHealth Consensus Development PanelAxis 1 psychiatric disordersPsychological evaluationDiagnosable psychiatric disorderMental health componentConsensus Development PanelLifetime prevalence ratesTime of evaluationImmediate surgeryPharmacologic treatmentSurgical treatmentInitial treatmentAntianxiety medicationsMood stabilizersPsychotropic medicationsObese personsLifetime prevalencePrevalence ratesHealth componentSurgeryDevelopment panelMedical University