Obesity and Psychosomatic Illness

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that there have been many studies on obesity and on psychosomatic illness but there has been very little research conducted that directly addresses the question of post operative psychosomatic issues among obese people. The author states that this study uses a survey method and describes the procedure used for data gathering and analysis. The paper relates that, if there is a higher incidence of psychosomatic illness in the obese patient population, then steps can be taken to reduce their incidence of post operative psychometric illness.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Methodology
Need for Study
Statement OF Problem
Methodology
Case Studies
Data Collection
Limitations of Study
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Another study examined the use of coronary medications in patients with heart disease and depression. The study found that patients who had illness that was psychological by nature were not taking their beta blockers and other heart medications as prescribed, which increased the possibility of their having a future incident related to their heart issues. The study included men and women who had been diagnosed with and were being treated for heart problems. The study further divided the group into those who had been diagnosed with depression and those that had not been diagnosed with depression."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Boulton, Martha (2005) Exploring alexithymia, depression, and binge eating in self-reported eating disorders in women. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
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• PORTER, LAWRENCE C. WAMPLER, RICHARD S (2000) Adjustment to Rapid Weight Loss. Families, Systems & Health

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