• J Gerontol Nurs · Sep 2014

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    Policy implications of a literature review of bariatric surgery in older adults.

    • Billy A Caceres.
    • J Gerontol Nurs. 2014 Sep 1;40(9):14-9.

    AbstractIn the past decade, bariatric surgery has garnered attention as a treatment for obesity in older adults. Its increased popularity is a direct response to growing obesity rates in this segment of the population. Bariatric surgery among older adults has emerged as a contentious issue debated by federal and state governments, health care providers, and patients. It is important for geriatric nurses to comprehend the policy and health implications of bariatric surgery for older adults. The purpose of this paper is to (a) discuss the burden of growing obesity rates on the health of older adults, (b) present the results of a literature review of bariatric surgery outcomes in older adults, and (c) evaluate the policy implications of insurance coverage of bariatric procedures.

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