Treating Obesity

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that the problem, which the researcher M.T Cabio lu and Neyhan Ergene addressed in their article reported in "The American Journal of Chinese Medicine", was to determine whether electro-acupuncture (EA) had anything to do with weight loss as associated with C-peptide, glucose and serum insulin levels in women. The paper states that the researchers specifically did not address the theoretical framework for their study and indicates that, as the researchers believed would be the outcomes, there is a correlation between EA, diet restrictions, and weight loss as well as a correlation between EA and the blood markers for obesity.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem/Purpose
Literature Review
Study Framework or Theoretical Perspective
Research Objectives, Questions, and Hypotheses
List Attribute/Demographic Variables
Sample/Setting
Research Design
Measurement Methods and Tools
Procedures
Statistical Analysis
Researchers' Interpretation of the Findings
Generalization of the Findings
Implications of the Findings for Nursing
Suggestions for Further Study

From the Paper:

"For nursing, there are few implications for EA. Usually, this is performed by acupuncturists who are trained in this field. However, nurses could be trained to perform this and other weight loss treatments that are not as commonly seen in Western medicine, so that they could further benefit the people that they help on a daily basis.
"The researchers do indicate that further study should be undertaken, especially where diabetes is concerned."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cabio lu, M.T. & Ergene, Neyhan. (2006). Changes in level of serum insulin, C-peptide, and glucose after electroacupuncture and diet therapy in obese women. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, Vol 34(3), 367-376. Andersen, A.E., (Ed.) (2000). Males with eating disorders. New York: Brunner/Mazel.
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• Brownell, K.D., & Fairburn, C.G. (Eds.) (1995). Eating disorders and obesity: A comprehensive handbook. New York: Guilford Press.
• Fairburn, C.G., Jones, R., Peveler, R.C., Hope, R.A., & O'Connor, M. (1993). Psychotherapy and bulimia nervosa: Longer-term effects of interpersonal psychotherapy, behavior therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy. Archives of General Psychiatry, 50, 419-428.
• Foster, S.W. (1986). Marital treatment of eating disorders. In N.S. Jacobson and S. Gurman (Eds.), Clinical Handbook of Marital Therapy (pp. 575-593). New York: Guilford Press.

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