title: Care of the patient with Prader-Willi syndrome.
abstract: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a complex, neurodevelopmental genetic disorder with an estimated incidence of 7 in 10,000-29,000 people, is found in all races and both genders. It is the most commonly identified genetic cause of obesity. A multidisciplinary approach to managing PWS is highlighted, along with elements that should be included in a treatment plan, to help nurses deliver comprehensive care to meet the complex biopsychosocial needs of adults with PWS.
authors.affiliation: Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Edilma L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Yearwood
authors.forename: Myrtle R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: McCulloch
authors.forename: Michelle L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Tucker
authors.forename: Joan B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Riley
mesh_terms: D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D007030:Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System / Q000503:physiopathology; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*