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Klapsas M, Hindle A. Patients' Pre and Post-Bariatric Surgery Experience of Dieting Behaviours: Implications for Early Intervention. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2702-2710. [PMID: 37468701 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06689-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Bariatric surgery works, in part, by surgically changing signals of hunger and satiety to achieve weight loss. Not all patients experience optimal outcomes. One potential explanation is that post-surgery dieting may subvert the ability to identify physiological cues of hunger and fullness. Dieting behaviours (e.g. restriction/cognitive restraint) are correlated with disordered eating, and disordered eating implicated in poor outcomes. This study examines the experience of dieting after bariatric surgery. METHOD Seventeen adult participants who had undertaken bariatric surgery and residing in Australia participated in semi-structured interviews. Surgeries occurred in 2021 (n = 8), 2020 (n = 4), 2019 (n = 2), and one participant each had surgery in 2014, 2009, and 2004. Thematic analysis elicited themes related to post-operative dieting. RESULTS All participants reported chronic pre-surgery dieting. Lifestyle change was the overarching post-surgical theme comprising (i) flexibility (e.g. allowing food, intuitive eating), and (ii) control, comprising surgery control (e.g. set portions, surgery instilled control) and dieting control (e.g. discipline, restriction/restraint). Descriptions of lifestyle change often mirrored pre-surgery descriptions of dieting. CONCLUSION Post-surgery lifestyle change appears to encompass a tension between flexible/adaptive approaches to eating and the need to maintain control. Control may emerge as practices that mirror pre-surgery dieting with the potential to interfere with adaptive eating behaviours or promote disordered eating. Dieting behaviours may be a precursor to the development of disordered eating. Health care practitioners should regularly assess dieting behaviour post-surgery to enable early intervention where warranted. Future research should consider how post-surgery re-emerging dieting may be identified and measured to aid in intervention.
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- Margaret Klapsas
- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia.
- Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy, La Trobe University, 133 McKoy Street, Wodonga, VIC, 3689, Australia.
- Centre for Eating, Weight, and Body Image, Suite 215, 100 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia.
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Shinan-Altman S, Sandbank GK, Natarevich-Katzav H, Soskolne V. Self-management After Bariatric Surgery: a Comparison Between Support Group Participants and Patients Receiving Individual Dietary Follow-Up. Obes Surg 2023; 33:826-835. [PMID: 36645557 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06302-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to compare self-management after bariatric surgery between support group participants (the study group) and patients receiving only individual follow-up by a dietitian (the comparison group), and to examine the differences between the two groups regarding the associations of cognitive and emotional factors with self-management. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among bariatric patients who either participated in bariatric support groups during the years 2018-2020 or received only individual follow-up with a dietitian since their surgery. The structured questionnaire included a self-management questionnaire, cognitive variables (eating self-efficacy, eating awareness as independent variables, weight control motivation) and emotional variables (positive and negative affect, emotional eating), and background control variables. RESULTS The level of self-management was better in the study group than in the comparison group. The hierarchical regression model showed that in the study group, the control variables contributed negligibly to self-management (step 1), while all independent variables contributed the most (27%) to the explained variance (31%) in self-management (step 2). In the comparison group, the contribution of the control variables was 11.5% of the explained variance, with only lower duration of time since surgery being related to higher self-management (step 1). The independent variables contributed significantly - an additional 14.5% to the explained variance (step 2). Emotional eating was the sole variable related to self-management. CONCLUSION The findings emphasize the importance of encouraging patients after bariatric surgery to participate in support groups, as the skills acquired in these groups strengthen the capacity to manage self-care.
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- Shiri Shinan-Altman
- Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar-Ilan University, 5290002, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
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- Nutrition Department, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Hamered 27, 68125, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar-Ilan University, 5290002, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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Vosburg RW, Seitz C. Increasing support group attendance for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients with online groups. Clin Obes 2022; 12:e12517. [PMID: 35307971 DOI: 10.1111/cob.12517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Support group attendance for patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery has been shown to improve outcomes. Finding meaningful ways to engage as many patients as possible with these group sessions is important. Attendance records of 120 in-person and 48 virtual support groups that took place over 6-years were reviewed and compared from a metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) program in the USA. No significant difference in attendance for in-person groups or the first year of virtual support groups was found. The second consecutive year of virtual support groups were found to have a significant increase in patient attendance when compared to in-person groups and also the first year of virtual groups. Support groups for MBS patients are valuable experiences. Offering these virtually can help increase the number of patients that attend groups after the first year.
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- Ralph Wesley Vosburg
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Surgery, Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Obesity, Body Image Dissatisfaction, and Sexual Dysfunction: A Narrative Review. SEXES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/sexes3010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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With approximately two-thirds of the United States adult population classified as overweight or obese, obesity remains a critical public health concern. Obesity not only contributes to several health complications including type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease, but the condition is also associated with sexual dysfunction in both women and men. Despite evidence linking obesity and its concomitant pathophysiology to sexual problems, the potential roles of psychosocial factors such as body image are understudied. This narrative review evaluates the research linkages between obesity and sexual dysfunction, with particular attention to the potential effects of body image dissatisfaction. A literature search of biomedical and psychological databases was used to identify research pertaining to obesity, sexual function, and/or body image constructs. The pathophysiological effects of obesity on sexual function are well-documented in mechanistic studies and animal trials, often with corroboration in human clinical samples. However, very few studies examine obesity, body image, and sexual function in tandem. Body image dissatisfaction appears to independently impinge upon the sexual response cycle and mental health outcomes, irrespective of body weight. While obesity is often associated with negative body image appraisal, it is unclear whether these constructs exert additive, synergistic, or antagonistic effects on sexual responsivity. Additionally, overweight/obese individuals who exhibit higher levels of body image satisfaction or self-confidence appear to be protected from the deleterious effects of obesity on sexual satisfaction, at least to some extent. Greater reliance upon conceptual/theoretical models from the body image literature may better clarify the relationships between these constructs.
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Raby A, Beauvallet E, Kazma C, Ouazzani HE, Arnoux R, Albouy-Llaty M. Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery; What Patients Need to Avoid: A Qualitative Study. Bariatr Surg Pract Patient Care 2021. [DOI: 10.1089/bari.2020.0076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Axelle Raby
- Nouvelle Clinique Bordeaux Tondu, Floirac, France
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- Nouvelle Clinique Bordeaux Tondu, Floirac, France
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- Patient Education Unit, Department of Public Health, BioSPharm Pole, University Hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
- Clinical Investigation Center (CIC) 1402, INSERM, University Hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Poitiers, Poitiers Cedex, France
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- Patient Education Unit, Department of Public Health, BioSPharm Pole, University Hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
- Clinical Investigation Center (CIC) 1402, INSERM, University Hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Poitiers, Poitiers Cedex, France
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Romeijn MM, Bongers M, Holthuijsen DD, Janssen L, van Dielen FM, Anema HJ, Leclercq WK. Place Work on a Scale: What Do We Know About the Association Between Employment Status and Weight Loss Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery? Obes Surg 2021; 31:3822-3832. [PMID: 34018099 PMCID: PMC8270822 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05388-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Despite the initial successful weight loss after bariatric surgery, a significant amount of patients experience weight loss failure and weight regain. Several factors are known to contribute to this, though the impact of employment status is unknown. The objective of this systematic review was to examine the impact of employment status on post-surgical weight loss outcomes. Eight studies were included with a follow-up ranging between 2 and 10 years. Employed patients seemed to present more weight loss (9.0-11.0% EWL, 1.3-1.6% BMI loss) compared to unemployed patients, but none of these numbers were statistically significant. Moreover, there were contrasting findings in terms of weight regain. This review may highlight the importance of working status after bariatric surgery and warrants further investigation on this topic.
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- Marleen M. Romeijn
- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
- Research School NUTRIM, Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- SGBO, Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- ArboNed Occupational Health Service, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Breuing J, Könsgen N, Doni K, Neuhaus AL, Pieper D. Healthcare delivery and information provision in bariatric surgery in Germany: qualitative interviews with bariatric surgeons. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:659. [PMID: 34225715 PMCID: PMC8258934 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06629-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background There are several healthcare professionals involved in health information provision regarding bariatric surgery, such as bariatric surgeons, nutritionists, and medical doctors in outpatient settings. Trustworthy health information supports patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment decisions, and possible prognosis. Therefore, it is necessary to provide health information on bariatric surgery. This study has two distinct objectives. The first is to outline the delivery of healthcare regarding bariatric surgery in Germany. The second is to describe the information provision within healthcare delivery. Methods We conducted 15 semi-structured telephone interviews with bariatric surgeons between April 2018 and February 2019. The interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. The interview guide consisted of four sections (information about the clinic/surgeon and surgical procedures, preoperative procedure, postoperative procedure, information needs). The transcribed interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis supported by MAXQDA software. Results The pre- and postoperative processes differed substantially between clinics. Additionally, every bariatric clinic had its own information provision concept. There were several cost-related issues the surgeons claimed to be relevant for patients, such as nutritional blood tests or postoperative psychotherapy. These issues were often caused by unclearness of responsibility within the medical disciplines involved. Conclusion Healthcare delivery in bariatric surgery in Germany is heterogeneous in terms of pre- and postoperative care. Therefore, preoperative information provision between the clinics differs. The impact of this heterogeneous healthcare delivery and information provision on patients’ information needs regarding bariatric surgery should be further investigated among patients and other healthcare professionals involved. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-021-06629-4.
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- Jessica Breuing
- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany.
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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Wu CL, Liou CH, Liu SA, Sheu WHH, Tsai SF. Mandarin multidimensional health literacy questionnaire for patient supporting groups: A quality improvement article. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e23182. [PMID: 33158005 PMCID: PMC7647563 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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A patient support group (PSG) can serve the purposes of group therapy and education. However, how to evaluate outcome which can feedback to improve the PSG remains unclear. Health literacy, which is associated with patient outcome, has not been used in the evaluation of PSG.Since 2017, we had conducted a working group dedicated to the creation and improvement of PSG. We applied a questionnaire (Mandarin Multidimensional Health Literacy Questionnaire, MMHLQ) for PSGs of all kinds of diseases (5 types, 8 diseases). The outcome was evaluated by the MMHLQ (5 dimensions, 20 variables). We determined factors (age, 1st-time/non-1st-time participation, and patient/family participation) that were associated with all 20 health literacy.We finally obtained 458 questionnaires, with a response rate as high as 91.1% in 8 PSGs. Participants were 55.30 ± 16.39 y/o. The highest score was with the dimension of understanding (12.25 ± 1.85) and the lowest score was with the dimension of appraisal (10.66 ± 2.33). Participating patients (compared to family) were associated with a higher score with "obey the instruction of medical personnel to care disease" but lower score with "find health information from the network". Moreover, older participants (age ≥65 years) had lower scores for all questions in MMHLQ, within which the dimension of appraisal received the lowest scores (P < .001).We found that the highest score is with the dimension of understanding, and the lowest score with the dimension of appraisal. The elderly participants showed lower abilities in health literacy, especially with the dimension of the appraisal. Results from MMHLQ can be used to adjust the PSG curriculum to improve the health literacy of participants.
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- Chieh-Liang Wu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital
- Department of Automatic Control Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung
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- Center for Quality Management, Taichung Veterans General Hospital
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- Center for Quality Management, Taichung Veterans General Hospital
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei
- Department of Otolaryngolog, Taichung Veterans General Hospital
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung
- School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei
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- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital
- Department of Life Science, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Wu CL, Liou CH, Liu SA, Chen CH, Sheu WHH, Chou IJ, Tsai SF. Quality Improvement Initiatives in Reforming Patient Support Groups-Three-Year Outcomes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17197155. [PMID: 33007826 PMCID: PMC7579603 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17197155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Little has been done regarding the research on quality and quantity of patient support groups (PSGs) and how they can be improved. Here, we present three-year experiences of a quality improvement (QI) program of our PSGs. METHODS We launched earlier on a three-year project to improve our PSGs, including the number and quality of curricula. Data were collected on the number of PSGs, curricula, and participants. RESULTS In the first year, we organized relevant resources of our hospital and established a standard protocol for applying financial support and reporting the results. In the second year, we elected "the best patient" to promote sense of honor and better peer supports. In the third year, we surveyed through questionnaires participants' health literacy to improve their feedback. Competitions and exhibitions of achievements were held each year to share results of every PSG. Finally, we had increased the volume of participation of patients and family over these three years (3968, 5401 (+35.5%) and 5963 (+50.3%)). Participation of staff also increased significantly (489 and 551 (+12.7%)). Furthermore, more interdisciplinary curricula were generated, with fewer doctors (38.2% to 29%), but greater numbers of the following: nurses (4.9% to 17.4%), nurse practitioners (0.4% to 14.5%), medical laboratory scientists (2.5% to 16.3%), social workers (4.7% to 41.7%), and teachers from outside (0% to 1.8%). CONCLUSION In this first study on QI efforts on PSGs, we enlisted a core change team, drew a stakeholder map, and selected an improvement framework with good results.
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- Chieh-Liang Wu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan;
- Department of Automatic Control Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40700, Taiwan
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- Center for Quality Management, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (S.-A.L.); (I.-J.C)
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- Center for Quality Management, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (S.-A.L.); (I.-J.C)
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngolog, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan;
- Department of Life Science, Tunghai University, Taichung 40705, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan;
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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- Center for Quality Management, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (S.-A.L.); (I.-J.C)
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- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan;
- Department of Life Science, Tunghai University, Taichung 40705, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-4-2359-2525; Fax: +886-4-2359-4980
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe and complex obesity; however, the risk of developing nutrient deficiencies varies based upon the type of surgery, degree of malabsorption, and level of nutrition intervention. There are numerous factors that can impact the nutrition status of a patient during their pre- and postoperative journey. We review the critical components and considerations needed in order to provide optimal nutrition care for patients with bariatric surgery. RECENT FINDINGS A dietitian, specializing in bariatric surgery, is the best equipped healthcare provider to prepare and support patients in achieving and maintaining optimal nutrition status. We present best practices for both the pre- and postoperative nutrition-related phases of a patient's journey. The dietitian specialist is integral in the assessment and ongoing nutrition care of patients with bariatric surgery. Further consideration should be given to enable access for lifelong follow-up and monitoring.
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- Julie M Parrott
- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program, Penn Medicine, Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of nutrition and dietetics, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, UK.
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Athanasiadis DI, Roper A, Hilgendorf W, Voss A, Zike T, Embry M, Banerjee A, Selzer D, Stefanidis D. Facebook groups provide effective social support to patients after bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:4595-4601. [PMID: 32780242 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07884-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social support after bariatric surgery is considered essential. Unfortunately, patient participation in such groups tends to be limited threatening their effectiveness. Facebook groups may provide a social support option that attracts more participation. The aim of this study was to describe our experience with the administration of a Facebook social support group and evaluate its perceived value by our bariatric patients. METHODS After IRB approval, all Facebook group posts since its establishment in 2015 were reviewed and a thematic analysis was undertaken. Group members also completed a survey related to their Facebook group experience and its perceived value. Responses were collected using 5-point Likert scales. In addition, 30 members were phone interviewed using open-ended questions and their responses were analyzed. RESULTS Over 4 years, the group accumulated 12,507 posts, 104,053 comments, and 197,594 reactions. On average, members check the group page more than once per day. Ten common themes were identified in the submitted posts: questions, motivation related, education related, diet related, physical activity related, current status updates, sharing failures, social, random/humorous and other. Members reported that the group helped them do well with their procedure (3.3/5) particularly due to the motivation of others' successful stories (3.5/5) and made them feel understood (3.9/5) even though it offered limited help controlling their eating habits (2.7/5). The phone interviews suggested that the Facebook group offered constant support, was simple to use, and provided the sole social support for many patients. They most appreciated the motivational posts that kept them on track and the assistance/comments of clinical staff. In contrast, they disliked repeated questions/spam and negative stories shared by some members. CONCLUSIONS Facebook groups can provide effective social support to patients after bariatric surgery. Peers educate, answer questions, and motivate patients by sharing their positive experiences. Whether this online connectedness also positively impacts patient outcomes requires further study.
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- Dimitrios I Athanasiadis
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr., EH 130, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University Health North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr., EH 130, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.,Indiana University Health North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr., EH 130, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.,Indiana University Health North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr., EH 130, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA. .,Indiana University Health North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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Wu CL, Liou CH, Liu SA, Sheu WHH, Tsai SF. Health Literacy Varies According to Different Background Disease Natures and Characteristics of Participants for Patient Support Groups. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17165702. [PMID: 32784560 PMCID: PMC7460350 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17165702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction: Patient support groups (PSGs) should be designed according to the backgrounds of participants and the nature of their diseases. Using health literacy as an outcome indicator for PSGs is rare. Methods: All questionnaires (Mandarin Multidimensional Health Literacy Questionnaire, MMHLQ) were collected from eight PSGs to evaluate the health literacy of participants. Background data of participants were also collected, including patient or family, age, and first-time participation or not. Results: A total of 458 questionnaires were collected from eight PSGs. The diseases were: autoimmune disease (systemic lupus nephritis (SLE), malignancy (head and neck cancer (HNC), chronic disease (diabetes mellitus or DM), chronic kidney disease (CKD), hemodialysis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), genetic disease (autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), and degenerative disease (osteoporosis). For vasculitis (42.21 ± 16.49 years old for SLE) and genetic disease (48.95 ± 17.58 years old for ADPKD), participants were younger. More significant differences between first-time participation and MMHLQ scores were found in disease of osteoporosis, CKD, COPD, and hemodialysis. More significant differences between role of participation (patients themselves or family) and MMHLQ scores were found in SLE, ADPKD, hemodialysis, and CKD. More significant differences between age (elderly or not) and MMHLQ score were found in HNC, DM, CKD, COPD, and osteoporosis. Conclusion: Background data of participants varied across different diseases. Different disease natures and patient background statuses should therefore demand different designs in PSG. MMHLQ before PSGs can be used to help to improve the PSG curriculum on the health literacy of patients.
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- Chieh-Liang Wu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan;
- Department of Automatic Control Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan
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- Center for Quality Management, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (S.-A.L.)
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- Center for Quality Management, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (S.-A.L.)
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngolog, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan;
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407, Taiwan
- Department of Life Science, Tunghai University, Taichung 407, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-423-592-525; Fax: +886-423-594-980
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Robinson A, Husband AK, Slight RD, Slight SP. Digital Support for Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: Narrative Review of the Roles and Challenges of Online Forums. JMIR Perioper Med 2020; 3:e17230. [PMID: 33393926 PMCID: PMC7709839 DOI: 10.2196/17230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The internet has become an important medium within health care, giving patients the opportunity to search for information, guidance, and support to manage their health and well-being needs. Online forums and internet-based platforms appear to have changed the way many patients undergoing bariatric surgery view and engage with their health, before and after weight loss surgery. Given that significant health improvements result from sustained weight loss, ensuring patient adherence to recommended preoperative and postoperative guidance is critical for bariatric surgery success. In a patient cohort with high information needs preoperatively, and notoriously high attrition rates postoperatively, online forums may present an underutilized method of support. Objective The aim of this study was to conduct a narrative review focusing on the developing roles that online forums can play for patients with bariatric conditions preoperatively and postoperatively. Methods A literature search was conducted in October-November 2019 across 5 electronic databases: Scopus, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and MEDLINE. Qualitative or mixed methods studies were included if they evaluated patients undergoing bariatric surgery (or bariatric surgery health care professionals) engaging with, using, or analyzing online discussion forums or social media platforms. Using thematic analysis, themes were developed from coding patterns within the data to identify the roles and challenges of online forums for patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Results A total of 8 studies were included in this review, with 5 themes emerging around (1) managing expectations of a new life; (2) decision making and signposting; (3) supporting information seeking; (4) facilitating connectedness: peer-to-peer social and emotional support; and (5) enabling accessibility and connectivity with health care professionals. Conclusions Online forums could offer one solution to improving postoperative success by supporting and motivating patients. Future research should consider how best to design and moderate online forums for maximal effectiveness and the sharing of accurate information. The surgical multidisciplinary team may consider recommendations of online peer-support networks to complement care for patients throughout their surgical journey.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anna Robinson
- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Population Health Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Population Health Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Population Health Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Mahawar KK, Hayes C, Graham YN. Ascertaining Areas for Long-Term Follow-Up of Bariatric Surgical Patients for Primary Care: A Narrative Review. Bariatr Surg Pract Patient Care 2020. [DOI: 10.1089/bari.2019.0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Kamal K. Mahawar
- Bariatric Surgical Unit, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, United Kingdom
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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- Bariatric Surgical Unit, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, United Kingdom
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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Parretti HM, Hughes CA, Jones LL. 'The rollercoaster of follow-up care' after bariatric surgery: a rapid review and qualitative synthesis. Obes Rev 2019; 20:88-107. [PMID: 30345630 DOI: 10.1111/obr.12764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Benefits of bariatric surgery for obesity related comorbidities are well established. However, in the longer term, patients can become vulnerable to procedure specific problems, experience weight regain and continue to need monitoring and management of comorbidities. Effective longer term follow-up is vital due to these complex needs post-surgery. Current guidance recommends annual long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery. However, attendance can be low, and failure to attend is associated with poorer outcomes. Understanding patients' experiences and needs is central to the delivery of effective care. This rapid review has synthesized the current qualitative literature on patient experiences of healthcare professional (HCP) led follow-up from 12 months after bariatric surgery. A recurring theme was the need for more and extended follow-up care, particularly psychological support. Enablers to attending follow-up care were patient self-efficacy as well as HCP factors such as a non-judgemental attitude, knowledge and continuity of care. Barriers included unrealistic patient expectations and perceived lack of HCP expertise. Some preferences were expressed including patient initiated access to HCPs and more information preoperatively to prepare for potential post-surgery issues. Insights gained from this work will help identify areas for improvement to care in order to optimize longer term outcomes.
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- H M Parretti
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- Fakenham Weight Management Services, Fakenham, Norfolk, UK.,University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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