Research
Neural
Patients who failed to complete outstanding program requirements often had significant psychiatric and/or substance abuse/dependence issues.
Identifying and addressing psychiatric and substance abuse issues is crucial for improving completion rates in bariatric programs.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Patients who failed to complete outstanding program requirements often had significant psychiatric and/or substance abuse/dependence issues that required additional treatment.
Why this rating
Based on the analysis of data from 129 patients.
Source
Integrated health article Psychological risk may influence drop-out prior to bariatric surgery
Julie Merrell et al. · 2012
cohort · n=129
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