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Vignot M, Jung C, Bathaei S, Lazzati A, Gateau V, Angeli F, Delorenzo C. Patient experience in bariatric surgery: protocol of a French narrative inquiry and qualitative analysis. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e082528. [PMID: 39134437 PMCID: PMC11331975 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The quality of hospital care, especially surgery, is traditionally assessed using indicators derived from healthcare databases or safety indicators. Given the growing importance of placing the patient at the heart of care evaluation, the use of questionnaires such as the Patient-Reported Experience Measures and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures has become widespread in recent years. However, these tools-addressing factors such as satisfaction, pain management or wait times-only imperfectly reflect the patient's experience, and all such attempts at patient-centred care quality assessment rely on questions or indicators defined in advance by healthcare providers and health authorities. A biopsychosocial model may allow to better understand the patient experience and to improve care pathways. This study seeks to construct a narrative of the bariatric surgical care journey with instruments from narrative inquiry, propose a metanarrative that can serve as a basis for more sophisticated and reliable patient-focused care quality models and define indicators linked to patients' feelings and stories. METHODS AND ANALYSIS To achieve these aims, 16 bariatric surgical patients at the hospital of Créteil, France (Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil), will be included and interviewed once before and twice after surgery, at months 3 and 6. Narratives collected will be used to construct a metanarrative intended to encompass all possible narratives. This metanarrative may ultimately inform new patient care quality indicators, furthering care focused on patients and tailored to their needs and predispositions. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study is funded by the Group of Clinical Research and Innovation in Île-de-France and was approved by CPP SUD-EST VI Clermont-Ferrand (France) Research Ethics Committee. The results will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The patient associations will be approached for the dissemination of the study results. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05092659.
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- Marina Vignot
- Clinical Research Centre, CHI Créteil, Créteil, France
- Université Paris-Est Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Clinical Research Centre, CHI Créteil, Créteil, France
- Université Paris-Est Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Department of General Surgery, CHI Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Department of General Surgery, CHI Créteil, Créteil, France
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Thaher O, Wollenhaupt F, Croner RS, Hukauf M, Stroh C. Evaluation of the effect of sleeve gastrectomy versus Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in patients with morbid obesity: multicenter comparative study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2024; 409:156. [PMID: 38730065 PMCID: PMC11087333 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03341-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are the two most performed techniques in bariatric surgery. The aim of this study is to compare two surgical procedures in terms of weight loss and the development of comorbidities such as type II diabetes mellitus T2D, arterial hypertension, sleep apnea (OSAS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS Data from the German Bariatric Surgery Registry (GBSR) from 2005 to 2021 were used. 1,392 RYGB and 1,132 SG primary surgery patients were included. Minimum age 18 years; five-year follow-up data available. Tests were performed with a 5% significance level. RESULTS Loss of follow-up 95.41% within five years. Five years after surgery, the RYGB showed significant advantages in terms of excess weight loss (%EWL 64.2% vs. 56.9%) and remission rates of the studied comorbidities: hypertension (54.4% vs. 47.8%), OSAS (64.5% vs. 50.1%), and GERD (86.1% vs. 66.9%). Compared to the pre-test, individuals diagnosed with insulin-dependent T2D showed significant improvements with RYGB over a five-year period (remission rate: 75% vs. 63%). In contrast, non-insulin-dependent T2D showed no significant difference between the two approaches (p = 0.125). CONCLUSION Both surgical procedures resulted in significant weight loss and improved comorbidities. However, the improvement in comorbidities was significantly greater in patients who underwent RYGB than in those who underwent SG, suggesting that the RYGB technique is preferable. Nevertheless, RYGB requires a high degree of surgical skill. Therefore, acquiring expertise in the technical facets of the surgery is essential to achieving favorable outcomes.
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- Omar Thaher
- Department of Surgery, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany.
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- Department for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Asklepios Klinikum Heidberg, Tangstedter Landstraße 400, 22417, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- StatConsult Society for Clinical and Health Services Research mbH, Am Fuchsberg 11, 39112, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Pediatric Surgery, Municipal Hospital, Straße Des Friedens 122, 07548, Gera, Germany
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Fabrig A, Schmidt R, Mansfeld T, Sander J, Seyfried F, Kaiser S, Stroh C, Dietrich A, Hilbert A. Depressive Symptoms among Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Associations with Stigmatization and Weight and Shape Concern. Nutrients 2024; 16:510. [PMID: 38398834 PMCID: PMC10891665 DOI: 10.3390/nu16040510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Bariatric surgery candidates (BSC) are a highly vulnerable group for mental health impairments. According to the theoretical model of weight stigma, weight-related experienced stigmatization (ES) negatively influences mental health through weight bias internalization (WBI). This study tested this model among BSC and investigated whether this association depends on a negative body image in terms of weight and shape concern as a potential moderator. As part of a German multicenter study, ES, WBI, weight and shape concern, and depressive symptoms were assessed via self-report questionnaires among n = 854 BSC. Simple and moderated mediation analyses were applied to analyze whether WBI influences the relationship between ES and depressive symptoms, and whether this influence depends on weight and shape concern. WBI significantly mediated the relationship between ES and depressive symptoms by partially reducing the association of ES with depressive symptoms. Weight and shape concern emerged as significant moderators in the overall model and specifically for associations between WBI and depressive symptoms. The results suggest that the association between ES and depressive symptoms among BSC is stronger in those with high WBI. This association is strengthened by weight and shape concern, especially at low and mean levels. Studies evaluating longitudinal associations between weight-related stigmatization and mental health are indicated, as well as intervention studies targeting WBI in order to reduce adverse effects of ES on mental health in BSC.
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- Alexandra Fabrig
- Behavioral Medicine Research Unit, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Integrated Research and Treatment Center AdiposityDiseases, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Stephanstrasse 9a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (A.F.)
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- Behavioral Medicine Research Unit, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Integrated Research and Treatment Center AdiposityDiseases, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Stephanstrasse 9a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (A.F.)
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- Department of General Surgery, Asklepios Clinic, 22559 Hamburg, Germany
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- Schön Klinik Hamburg Eilbek, Obesity Clinic, 22081 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, University of Würzburg, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Pediatric and Vascular Surgery, Hospital Konstanz, 78464 Konstanz, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, SRH Wald-Klinikum, Adipositas Zentrum, 07548 Gera, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Clinic for Visceral, Transplantation, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Behavioral Medicine Research Unit, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Integrated Research and Treatment Center AdiposityDiseases, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Stephanstrasse 9a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (A.F.)
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Zareen M, Bashir M, Khan S, Maroof A. Apprehensions of Morbidly Obese People Regarding Bariatric Surgery. Cureus 2023; 15:e37098. [PMID: 37153320 PMCID: PMC10158567 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Obesity has emerged as a major public health issue in both developed and developing countries. The prevalence of obesity is on the rise. Bariatric surgery is acknowledged as the most effective and safe solution for this problem. It has been shown to be effective in sustained weight loss and improving quality of life. The aim of this study was to identify the causes of reluctance to have surgery among patients who were potential candidates for weight loss procedures. Method Morbidly obese people who were enrolled at Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, from December 2021 to August 2022 were included in the study. It included hospitalized as well as outpatient appointments. A questionnaire was adopted as the data collection tool. Result A total of 107 patients (58 men and 49 women) were enrolled in the study. The median age was 42. Of the 107 patients, 5% (n=5) of the patients were super morbidly obese (BMI >50kg/m2). Seventy-two percent (n=77) of the population considered themselves morbidly obese. Only 22% (n=24) were physically active. Twenty percent (n=21) of the patients reported that they have or are currently trying dietary modifications for weight loss. Young females were most likely to be on dieting programs. Importantly, 56% (n=60) had never heard of bariatric surgery. Exploring the reasons for reluctance among patients revealed that the concern for surgical mortality was the major hindrance. This was followed by being not interested in committing to surgery and recovery. Concerns regarding cost and financing were also the reasons candidates didn't opt for surgical procedures to treat obesity. Conclusion The study concluded that there is a serious lack of knowledge and awareness among physicians and the general public regarding bariatric surgery. Most of the patients who were potential candidates for the procedure weren't aware that obesity had a surgical and definitive treatment. Patients who were aware of the surgical procedure were hesitant to undergo surgery for the management of their weight as they harbored misconceptions, particularly regarding the safety and efficacy of the procedure.
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Hult M, Te Riele W, Fischer L, Röstad S, Orava K, Heikkinen T, Sandbu R, Juuti A, Bonn SE. Women's Reasons to Seek Bariatric Surgery and Their Expectations on the Surgery Outcome - a Multicenter Study from Five European Countries. Obes Surg 2022; 32:3722-3731. [PMID: 36151346 PMCID: PMC9613564 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06280-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Purpose Understanding patients’ reasons for having bariatric surgery and their expectation on surgery outcomes is important to provide the best clinical practice and reduce unrealistic expectations. It is unknown if reasons and expectations differ between countries. We aimed to investigate the reasons for seeking bariatric surgery and expectations of surgical outcomes among patients in five European countries. Methods In total, 250 women accepted for bariatric surgery were recruited: 50 women each from Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Participants ranked 14 reasons for seeking surgery, and reported the three primary reasons. They also reported expectations on weight loss and impact of surgery vs. lifestyle on weight loss outcomes. Results Mean age and body mass index were 42.9 ± 11.5 years and 45.1 ± 6.2 kg/m2, respectively. Weight loss and improved co-morbidity were ranked as the most important reasons. Participants expected to lose between 70.8 and 94.3% of their excessive weight. The expected impact of surgery as a driver of weight loss was higher in Germany and the Netherlands compared to in Finland, Norway, and Sweden where participants expected lifestyle changes to also have an impact. Conclusion Weight loss and improved co-morbidities were the main reasons for undergoing bariatric surgery. Expectations on weight loss were generally very high, but expectations of surgery vs. lifestyle as the main driver of weight loss differed between countries. While some patients understand the importance of lifestyle change and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle after surgery in order to obtain a successful weight loss, other may need additional counselling. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11695-022-06280-w.
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- Mari Hult
- Department for Upper GI Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden.,Unit of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine (Huddinge), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of General, Visceral- and Metabolic Surgery, Baden-Baden, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Vestfold, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Seinäjoki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Suomen Terveystalo Oy, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Vestfold, Norway
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- Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine (Solna), Karolinska Institutet, T2, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Chao GF, Diaz A, Ghaferi AA, Dimick JB, Byrnes ME. Questioning the legitimacy of bariatric surgery: a qualitative analysis of individuals from the community who qualify for bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:6733-6741. [PMID: 34981224 PMCID: PMC8722749 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08949-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about how individuals in the community who qualify for bariatric surgery perceive it and how this affects their likelihood to consider it for themselves. This study is the first qualitative study of a racially and ethnically diverse cohort to understand perceptions of bariatric surgery. METHODS We designed a descriptive study to understand attitudes about bariatric surgery. We interviewed 32 individuals who met NIH criteria for bariatric surgery but have never considered bariatric surgery. We purposively sampled to ensure the majority of participants were non-white. Using an Interpretive Description framework, an exploratory, iterative method was used to code interviews and arrive at final themes. RESULTS Participants self-identified as 88% female, 75% Black, 3% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, and 19% white. Three major themes emerged from our data regarding legitimacy of bariatric surgery. First, participants perceived bariatric surgery to be something commercialized rather than needed treatment. They equated bariatric surgery with "botulism of the lips" or "cool sculpting." Second, an important contributor to the lack of legitimacy as a medical treatment was that many had not heard about bariatric surgery before from their doctors. Doctors were trusted sources for legitimate information about health. Lastly, conflicting information over bariatric surgery-related diet and weight loss further diminished the legitimacy of bariatric surgery. As one participant reflected about pre-operative weight loss requirements, "[If] I'm going to do that, I might as well just keep losing the weight. Why even go do the surgery?". CONCLUSION Though bariatric surgery is a safe, effective, and durable therapy for patients with obesity, the majority of individuals we interviewed had concerns over the legitimacy of bariatric surgery as a medical treatment. Moving forward in reaching out to communities about bariatric surgery, healthcare providers and systems should consider the presentation of information to attenuate these concerns.
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- Grace F Chao
- National Clinician Scholars Program at the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Road, Building 14, Suite G100, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
- Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
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- National Clinician Scholars Program at the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Road, Building 14, Suite G100, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Internalised weight stigma as a mediator of the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and biopsychosocial outcomes: a systematic review. Int J Obes (Lond) 2022; 46:1-9. [PMID: 34628466 PMCID: PMC8501332 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-021-00982-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review studies that have assessed the mediating role of internalised weight stigma on the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and any biopsychosocial outcomes. METHODS PsycINFO, PsycExtra, Web of Science, CINAHL, Medline and Embase were systematically searched. Identified studies were double screened (HB and XPG). RESULTS Seventeen studies (across 16 articles) met our inclusion criteria (N = 21,172), and almost all studies measured only psychological outcomes (n = 15). Eight studies found consistent evidence for internalised weight stigma as a mediator of the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and disordered eating outcomes. Preliminary evidence was found for the mediating role of internalised weight stigma on the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and body shame, body dissatisfaction, exercise behaviour, healthcare experiences and behaviours, bodily pain and parental weight talk. However, the findings were inconsistent for depression and anxiety, although only two studies reported these. CONCLUSION This review provides preliminary evidence for internalised weight stigma as an intervening variable in the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and adverse health outcomes. Results suggest that there are potential benefits of interventions addressing internalised weight stigma to improve health outcomes. However, these findings must be considered in the context of the psychometric limitations of the Weight Bias Internalisation Scale, which was used in all but one study.
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Billeter AT, Zumkeller M, Brock J, Herth F, Zech U, Zeier M, Rupp C, Wagenlechner P, Mehrabi A, Müller-Stich BP. Obesity surgery in patients with end-stage organ failure: Is it worth it? Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 18:495-503. [PMID: 34920966 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about the long-term outcomes of patients with end-stage organ failure (ESOF) undergoing obesity surgery. OBJECTIVE To investigate the perioperative and mid-term outcomes of patients with ESOF undergoing obesity surgery. SETTING University hospital, Germany. METHODS A total of 1 094 patients undergoing obesity surgery from 2006 to 2019 were screened. Inclusion criteria were ejection fraction <30%, continuous oxygen/noninvasive ventilation therapy, liver cirrhosis, or kidney failure stage 4/5. ESOF patients were compared with matched standard (MS) patients without advanced organ failure and matched for age, gender, body mass index (BMI), operation type, diabetes, arterial hypertension, and sleep apnea. RESULTS Twenty-seven ESOF patients (56% female, age 50.3 ± 8.6, BMI 53.8 ± 8.7 kg/m2) were identified. Eighty-five percent had a sleeve gastrectomy. Mid-term total weight loss was 26.6% ± 9.0% in the ESOF patients versus 17.8% ± 11.1% in MS patients (P = .181). Long-term improvement of type 2 diabetes was comparable (ESOF: HbA1C 8.79 ± 2.06% to 6.25±1.17%, P = .047; MS: HbA1C 7.94 ± 2.02% to 7.2 ± 1.28%; P = .343). Depression scores (Patient Health Questionnaire 9) among ESOF patients improved from 13.0 ± 6.3 to 6.1 ± 5.8 (P = .004) but without significant change in MS patients (9.4 ± 7.3 to 4.3 ± 5.7; P = .082). Lung function improved in all patients although only 15% were off oxygen therapy. Treatment goals were achieved in >50% of the other groups. Major complications occurred in 11% (ESOF) versus 4% (MS) of patients (P = .299) with one death in the ESOF group (4%). CONCLUSION Both groups had similar outcomes regarding weight loss and co-morbidity improvement. Depression only improved significantly in the ESOF group. Patients with ESOF should not be precluded from obesity surgery. Further investigation is needed to define optimized selection criteria.
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- Adrian T Billeter
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care Medicine, Thoraxklinik and Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRCH), Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care Medicine, Thoraxklinik and Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRCH), Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Intoxication, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General Internal and Psychosomatic Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Gaudrat B, Andrieux S, Florent V, Rousseau A. Psychological characteristics of patients seeking bariatric treatment versus those seeking medical treatment for obesity: is bariatric surgery a last best hope? Eat Weight Disord 2021; 26:949-961. [PMID: 32468567 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-020-00934-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Bariatric surgery (BS) is considered the most effective treatment for severe obesity. Nevertheless, long-term studies have identified some concerning issues, such as increased postoperative rates of suicide and substance use disorders. Some investigators have postulated that these postoperative issues might result from differences in psychological characteristics between patients with obesity seeking BS and those seeking non-surgical (medical) care. The aim of this study was to explore the psychological differences between patients seeking BS and those seeking non-surgical care. METHODS 151 patients seeking BS (BS group) and 95 patients seeking medical care (non-surgery group) completed questionnaires measuring depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, hopelessness and weight-loss expectations (WLE). RESULTS There were no differences between the BS and non-surgery groups in depression, anxiety or self-esteem. Body dissatisfaction and WLE were greater in the BS group than in the non-surgery group. Contrary to our hypothesis, the non-surgery group showed higher levels of hopelessness than the BS group. Correlation analyses revealed very similar associations between psychological characteristics for both groups. Hierarchical regression and moderation analyses identified self-esteem as the factor most predictive of hopelessness in both groups. CONCLUSIONS We found few differences in psychological characteristics between groups. The lower level of hopelessness in the BS group might be seen as a form of protection leading up to surgery but may result from the patient's view of BS as their "last best hope". Further studies are needed to understand the evolution of these psychological characteristics after surgery and their possible effects on postoperative outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case-control analytic studies.
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- Bulle Gaudrat
- PSITEC Lab EA 4072, University of Lille, Domaine du Pont de Bois, BP 60149, 59653, Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France.
- Nutrition Department, Arras General Hospital, 3, Boulevard Georges Besnier, CS 90006, 62022, Arras, France.
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- Nutrition Department, Arras General Hospital, 3, Boulevard Georges Besnier, CS 90006, 62022, Arras, France
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- Nutrition Department, Arras General Hospital, 3, Boulevard Georges Besnier, CS 90006, 62022, Arras, France
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- PSITEC Lab EA 4072, University of Lille, Domaine du Pont de Bois, BP 60149, 59653, Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France
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Bauer K, Schild S, Sauer H, Teufel M, Stengel A, Giel KE, Schellhorn P, Junne F, Nieß A, Zipfel S, Mack I. Attitude Matters! How Attitude towards Bariatric Surgery Influences the Effects of Behavioural Weight Loss Treatment. Obes Facts 2021; 14:531-542. [PMID: 34521092 PMCID: PMC8546453 DOI: 10.1159/000517850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Multidisciplinary obesity services at university hospitals usually treat patients with more complex and severe obesity. In addition, patients with Class 3 obesity, in particular, have different attitudes regarding the choices of therapy. METHODS This explorative study investigated the effect of patient attitudes towards bariatric surgery on body weight change (primary outcome) and psychological improvement (secondary outcomes: quality of life, depression, anxiety, and eating behaviour) in a 6-month moderate behavioural weight loss (BWL) programme in a university outpatient setting. RESULTS 297 patients with mostly Class 3 obesity participated in the programme. The patients did not yet have any indications for bariatric surgery. Of the participants, 37% had a positive attitude towards bariatric surgery (POS), whereas 38% had a negative attitude (NEG). The drop-out rate was 8%. NEG participants lost significantly more body weight than the POS participants (intention-to-treat population: 4.5 [SD: 6.3] kg versus 0.4 [SD: 5.8] kg; p < 0.001). In both subgroups, anxiety, depression, the mental score for quality of life, and eating behaviour improved. CONCLUSION A BWL treatment in a clinical setting identified 2 distinct groups with different attitudes towards bariatric surgery that were associated with different body weight change outcomes. These groups may require differently targeted programmes to achieve the best body weight loss results.
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- Kerstin Bauer
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany,
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- LVR-Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Department for Psychosomatic Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Charité Center for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Magdeburg, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Makarawung DJS, Monpellier VM, van den Brink F, Woertman L, Zijlstra H, Mink van der Molen AB, van Ramshorst B, Geenen R. Body Image as a Potential Motivator for Bariatric Surgery: a Case-Control Study. Obes Surg 2020; 30:3768-3775. [PMID: 32451911 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04685-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Not every eligible person opts for bariatric surgery. Body image concerns might be a reason to choose surgery. This case-control study evaluated differences in body image between a pre-bariatric surgery population and a weight-matched control group from the general population. We hypothesized that the pre-bariatric group would show less satisfaction with appearance, defined as a discrepancy between evaluating one's appearance as less attractive while attaching more importance to appearance. METHODS Data from 125 pre-bariatric patients were compared with 125 body weight-matched controls from the general population. The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scales was used to assess appearance evaluation (AE), appearance orientation (AO), and their discrepancy score. Both groups were compared with norms from the non-body weight-matched general population. RESULTS The pre-bariatric group had lower AE scores (mean 2.23 ± 0.65 vs. mean 2.54 ± 1.06) and higher AO scores (mean 3.33 ± 0.69 vs. mean 3.04 ± 0.90) than the control group. The discrepancy between AE and AO was larger in the pre-bariatric group (p < 0.001). Compared with the general population, both groups showed lower AE scores (d = - 1.43 and d = - 1.12, p < 0.001) and lower AO scores (d = - 0.23 and d = - 0.58, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS People with morbid obesity have on average less body image satisfaction. The results indicate that part of the motivation of people that choose bariatric surgery may be due to relatively low global appearance evaluation combined with considering appearance more important. Knowledge about motivations can be used to communicate realistic expectations regarding treatment outcome.
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- D J S Makarawung
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands. .,Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek (Dutch Obesity Clinic), Huis ter Heide, the Netherlands.
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- Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek (Dutch Obesity Clinic), Huis ter Heide, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Sports and Nutrition, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Ames GE, Maynard JR, Collazo-Clavell ML, Clark MM, Grothe KB, Elli EF. Rethinking Patient and Medical Professional Perspectives on Bariatric Surgery as a Medically Necessary Treatment. Mayo Clin Proc 2020; 95:527-540. [PMID: 32138881 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2019.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The prevalence of class 3 obesity (body mass index ≥40 kg/m2) is 7.7% of the United States adult population; thus, more than 25 million people may be medically appropriate for consideration of bariatric surgery as therapy for severe obesity. Although bariatric surgery is the most effective therapy for patients with severe obesity, the surgery is performed in less than 1% of patients annually for whom it may be appropriate. Patients' and medical professionals' misperceptions about obesity and bariatric surgery create barriers to accessing bariatric surgery that are not given adequate attention and clinical consideration. Commonly cited patient barriers are lack of knowledge about the severity of obesity, the perception that obesity is a lifestyle problem rather than a chronic disease, and fear that bariatric surgery is dangerous. Medical professional barriers include failing to recognize causes of obesity and weight gain, providing recommendations that are inconsistent with current obesity treatment guidelines, and being uncomfortable counseling patients about treatment options for severe obesity. Previous research has revealed that medical professional counseling and accurate perception of the health risks associated with severe obesity are strong predictors of patients' willingness to consider bariatric surgery. This article reviews patient and medical professional barriers to acceptance of bariatric surgery as a treatment of medical necessity and offers practical advice for medical professionals to rethink perspectives about bariatric surgery when it is medically and psychologically appropriate.
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- Gretchen E Ames
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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Nickel F, de la Garza JR, Werthmann FS, Benner L, Tapking C, Karadza E, Wekerle AL, Billeter AT, Kenngott HG, Fischer L, Müller-Stich BP. Predictors of Risk and Success of Obesity Surgery. Obes Facts 2019; 12:427-439. [PMID: 31416073 PMCID: PMC6758709 DOI: 10.1159/000496939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity surgery has proven successful for weight loss and the resolution of comorbidities. There is, however, little evidence on its success and the risk of complications when considering age of onset of obesity (AOO), years of obesity (YOO), preoperative body mass index (BMI), Edmonton obesity staging system (EOSS) score, and age as possible predictors of weight loss, the resolution of comorbidities, and the risk of complications. METHODS Patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) from a prospective database were analyzed. Multiple regression analyses were used to predict comorbidities and their resolution, percentage excess weight loss (%EWL) and total weight loss (%TWL) 12 months after surgery, and the risk of complications using the predictors AOO, YOO, age, EOSS, and BMI. RESULTS 180 patients aged 46.8 ± 11.1 years with a preoperative BMI 49.5 ± 7.5 were included. The number of preoperative comorbidities was higher with older age (β = 0.054; p = 0.023) and a greater BMI (β = 0.040; p = 0.036) but was not related to AOO and YOO. Patients with AOO as a child or adolescent were more likely to have an EOSS score of ≥2. Greater preoperative BMI was negatively associated with %EWL (β = -1.236; p < 0.001) and older age was negatively associated with %TWL (β = -0.344; p = 0.020). Postoperative complications were positively associated with EOSS score (odds ratio [OR] 1.147; p = 0.042) and BMI (OR 1.010; p = 0.020), but not with age. AOO and YOO were not related to postoperative outcome. CONCLUSION Greater BMI was associated with a lower %EWL and age was associated with a low %TWL. YOO and AOO did not influence outcome. Age, BMI, and EOSS score were the most important predictors for risk and success after obesity surgery. Surgery should be performed early enough for optimal outcomes.
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- Felix Nickel
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany,
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Daigle KM, Gang CH, Kopping MF, Gadde KM. Relationship Between Perceptions of Obesity Causes and Weight Loss Expectations Among Adults. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR 2019; 51:86-90. [PMID: 30318272 PMCID: PMC6352733 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2018.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine relationships between the demographic characteristics of subjects with obesity seeking pharmaceutical-assisted weight loss and their weight loss expectations and perceptions of the causes of their obesity. METHODS A total of 225 adults with obesity completed an obesity perceptions questionnaire (OPQ), which included 4 attribution subscales: biological, psychological, environmental, and lifestyle. Relations were analyzed among OPQ subscales, subject characteristics, and self-perceived ideal 12-month weight loss. RESULTS Subjects desired to lose 26.4% (SD, 7.7%) of their body weight (ideal weight loss). Ideal weight loss correlated positively with the OPQ biological subscale (P = .008), body mass index (P < .001), female sex (P < .001), and past weight loss attempts (P < .001). Cronbach α was good (>.70) only for the psychological subscale. White race (P = .02), married status (P = .01), and high school or higher education (P = .02) were negatively correlated with ideal weight loss. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS When designing interventions for preventing and treating obesity, patient perceptions should be considered.
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- Katelyn M Daigle
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
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Kallies KJ, Ramirez LD, Grover BT, Kothari SN. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy: what factors influence patient preference? Surg Obes Relat Dis 2018; 14:1843-1849. [PMID: 30290991 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are the most commonly performed bariatric procedures. RYGB involves altered gastrointestinal anatomy and 2 anastomoses, while SG involves gastric resection. When potential patients view images of the procedures, they may perceive RYGB to involve significant risk compared with SG, in which no significant gastrointestinal alterations are depicted. OBJECTIVE To evaluate preferences for RYGB versus SG. SETTING Survey of U.S. adults. METHODS An electronic survey was distributed to 1000 U.S. adults. Respondents selected either RYGB or SG based on (1) procedural pictures alone, (2) only data on risks and benefits of each procedure, (3) pictures with corresponding risk/benefit profile, and (4) pictures with mismatched information. RESULTS Overall, 999 individuals met inclusion criteria; 66 (7%) had undergone bariatric surgery and were excluded. Mean age and body mass index of respondents was 44.8 ± 14.6 years (n = 922) and 28.7 ± 8.0 kg/m2 (n = 915). A higher proportion of patients preferred RYGB to SG when images only were provided (54% versus 46%), when information only was provided (63% versus 37%), and when correct information with the procedure image was provided (57% versus 43%). When presented with mismatched information and images, 56% preferred RYGB information + SG image versus SG information + RYGB image (44%). CONCLUSIONS Based on this survey, providing evidence-based risks and benefits of a procedure resulted in the majority of respondents choosing RYGB over SG. When procedure images were provided alone, preference for RYGB and SG were similar. There are likely other factors contributing to increasing SG volume aside from patient preference.
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- Kara J Kallies
- Department of Medical Research, Gundersen Medical Foundation, La Crosse, Wisconsin
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- Department of Medical Research, Gundersen Medical Foundation, La Crosse, Wisconsin
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- Department of General Surgery, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin
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- Department of General Surgery, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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Surgical versus medical treatment for ocular surface squamous neoplasia: A quality of life comparison. Ocul Surf 2018; 17:60-63. [PMID: 30217629 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Revised: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To characterize vision-related and psychosocial quality of life (QoL) parameters in medically and surgically treated patients with OSSN. METHODS Forty-one patients with OSSN treated with medical therapy consisting of interferon alpha 2b drops 1 MIU/ml (n = 22) or who underwent surgical excision (n = 19) were contacted. All subjects answered a quality of life assessment with an original questionnaire in which they were asked about a range of parameters. Overall satisfaction and motivating factors for treatment were also reviewed. RESULTS The mean age at the time of the survey was 64.6 and 51% were male with similar demographics between groups. Based on the previous cohort, rates of tumor resolution and recurrences were comparable in the two groups. Reasons for choosing a particular treatment varied between the groups. Forty percent of individuals in the medical group reported a fear of surgery (p = 0.03) and often made the decision after personal research (p = 0.008). Thirty-two percent of patients in the surgical group chose surgery due to fear of decreased vision due to lesion growth, therefore wanting immediate resolution (p = 0.09). Drops precipitated more ocular symptoms such as tearing and itchiness, on the other hand, patients who had surgery reported having more pain. CONCLUSION Quality of life considerations before, during, and after OSSN treatment is an important yet understudied topic. Our study is the first to look at QoL parameters in OSSN treatment and we found that patients in both medically and surgically treated groups had similar QoL metric but were driven to choose chemotherapy due to fear of surgery and/or prior literature review.
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Nickel F, Schmidt L, Sander J, Tapking C, Bruckner T, Müller-Stich BP, Fischer L. Patient Perspective in Obesity Surgery: Goals for Weight Loss and Improvement of Body Shape in a Prospective Cohort Study. Obes Facts 2018; 11:466-474. [PMID: 30537759 PMCID: PMC6341368 DOI: 10.1159/000493372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Obesity surgery provides sustainable weight loss, improvement of comorbidities, and improved quality of life (QOL). There is few evidence on the patient perspective and goals. This study compared expected and achieved weight loss, body shape, and QOL. METHODS Patients completed the Moorehead-Ardelt QOL questionnaire (MAQOL) and questionnaires on actual and expected weight loss and body shape, comorbidities, and goals of obesity surgery preoperatively and within 24 months postoperatively. RESULTS 44 patients completed questionnaires pre- and postoperatively. BMI, MAQOL and comorbidities significantly improved postoperatively. Patients' expected weight loss goal corresponded to a postoperative BMI of 32.6 ± 5.6 kg/m2 and was not different from their achieved BMI within 24 months after surgery (33.9 ± 6.3 kg/m2, p = 0.276). Self-reported body shape improved but did not reach preoperatively expected goals. During the weight loss period, patients adapted their weight loss and body shape goals to higher levels. Patients attributed a higher part of their success in weight loss to surgery postoperatively (79.5 ± 22.0 vs. 89.1 ± 18.4%, p = 0.028). CONCLUSION Patients lost as much weight as they had expected and later modified the goals to even greater weight loss. Body shape improved but did not reach expected levels. QOL improved independently from weight loss and body shape. Patients attributed successful weight loss predominantly to surgery.
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- Felix Nickel
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany,
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Obesity Clinic, Schoen Klinik Hamburg Eilbek, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Biometry and Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Hospital Mittelbaden, Baden-Baden, Germany
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Twells LK, Driscoll S, Gregory DM, Lester K, Fardy JM, Pace D. Morbidity and health-related quality of life of patients accessing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a single-centre cross-sectional study in one province of Canada. BMC OBESITY 2017; 4:40. [PMID: 29238600 PMCID: PMC5725939 DOI: 10.1186/s40608-017-0176-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background In Canada, severe obesity (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2) affects 5% or 1.2 million adults. Bariatric surgery is the only effective treatment for severe obesity, but the demand for publicly funded procedures is high and capacity limited. Little is known in Canada about the types of patients undergoing these procedures, especially laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). The study objective is to examine the socio-demographic profile, morbidity and HRQoL of patients accessing LSG in one Canadian province. Methods Health status and HRQoL were examined in patients (n = 195) undergoing LSG. HRQoL was assessed using the EQ-5D-3L, SF-12v2 and the Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-lite questionnaire. Results Mean age and BMI were 44 and 49 kg/m2 and most were women (82%). Pre-surgery, comorbidities were sleep apnea (65%), dyslipidemia (48%), hypertension (47%) and osteoarthritis (44%). Patients reported impaired HRQoL with 44-67% reporting problems in mobility, usual activities, pain and anxiety/depression. Physical health was impaired more than mental health. There were few socio-demographic differences between women and men, but significant differences in comorbid conditions such as sleep apnea, dyslipidemia, hypertension and gout exist (p < .05). Women reported fewer problems with self-care (9.5% vs. 25.0%, p < .05), and better overall health (VAS 61.5 vs. 52.0, p < .05) and General Health (39.3 vs. 32.9, p < .05), but greater impairment in self-esteem (27.3 vs. 44.1, p < .01) and sexual life (49.2 vs. 63.6, p < .05). Conclusions Before LSG, patients reported significant morbidity and impaired HRQoL. Although baseline characteristics were similar between men and women, gender specific differences were observed in comorbid profile and HRQoL.
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- Laurie K Twells
- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, Medical Education Building, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6 Canada.,School of Pharmacy, Memorial University, Health Sciences Centre, 300 Prince Philip Drive Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, Medical Education Building, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, Medical Education Building, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, Medical Education Building, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, Medical Education Building, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6 Canada.,Eastern Health, Health Sciences Centre, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, Medical Education Building, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6 Canada.,Eastern Health, Health Sciences Centre, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6 Canada
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Imbus JR, Voils CI, Funk LM. Bariatric surgery barriers: a review using Andersen's Model of Health Services Use. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2017; 14:404-412. [PMID: 29249585 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Severe obesity affects nearly 20 million adults in the United States and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for weight loss and resolution of obesity-related co-morbidities. Of adults with severe obesity,<1% undergo bariatric surgery annually. Both contextual (health system, clinicians, and community) and individual factors contribute to the underutilization of bariatric surgery. In this review, we summarize potential barriers to undergoing bariatric surgery within the framework of Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use.
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- Joseph R Imbus
- Department of Surgery, Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program (WiSOR), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program (WiSOR), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin; William S. Middleton Veterans Memorial Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program (WiSOR), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin; William S. Middleton Veterans Memorial Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin.
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