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Martínez-Borba V, Quilez-Orden A, Ferreres-Galán V, López-Cruz C, Osma J, Andreu-Pejó L. Recommendations for the Development of Psychological Smartphone Applications in the Context of Bariatric Surgery: Focus Groups with Professionals and Patients. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2024:10.1007/s10880-024-10039-z. [PMID: 39164455 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-024-10039-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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To explore the experiences and preferences of patients and healthcare professionals regarding the development of an app to provide psychological intervention to improve emotion regulation in the context of bariatric surgery (BS). Sixteen people (6 patients who underwent BS and 10 professionals) participated in two separate focus group sessions. We performed a content analysis of transcribed focus group discussions to extract and organize categories, subcategories and areas. Both sets of stakeholders provided information about how to develop and implement an app. According to participants' comment, content should include information (i.e., nutrition, exercise) and emotional regulation skills. Patients and professionals mentioned that the app should include visual information, continuous emotional assessments and peer contact. It was also mentioned that the app should be used before and after BS and its contents should be developed by a multidisciplinary team (i.e., collaboration of endocrinologist, nutritionists and psychologists). Participants in both focus groups considered technology to be useful in the context of BS, especially as part of blended interventions (combining face-to-face and online sessions). Patients and professionals seem to be receptive towards the use of technology in a BS context. Specific recommendations are identified for designing and implementing app solutions for BS. More efforts should be made in the future to develop and implement evidence-based apps according to patients and professionals' needs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Verónica Martínez-Borba
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, Avenida San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009, Zaragoza, Spain
- Universidad de Zaragoza, Calle Atarazanas, 4, 44003, Teruel, Spain
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- Unidad de Salud Mental Moncayo, Calle Cortes de Aragón, 14, 50500, Tarazona, Spain
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- Unidad de Salud Mental del Hospital Comarcal de Vinaròs, Avenida Gil De Atrosillo S/N, 12500, Vinaròs, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, Avenida San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009, Zaragoza, Spain.
- Universidad de Zaragoza, Calle Atarazanas, 4, 44003, Teruel, Spain.
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, Avenida San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009, Zaragoza, Spain
- Universitat Jaume I, Avenida Vicente Sos Baynat S/N, 12071, Castellón, Spain
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Oh SG, Jeong SA, Ko CS, Min SH, Gong CS, Lee IS, Kim BS, Yook JH, Yoo MW. Survey of Information Acquisition and Satisfaction after Bariatric Surgery at a Tertiary Hospital in Korea. J Obes Metab Syndr 2024; 33:45-53. [PMID: 38211980 PMCID: PMC11000519 DOI: 10.7570/jomes23028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Background To determine how patients who underwent bariatric surgery at a tertiary hospital in Korea first considered and then decided to get the surgery and identify information gaps among patients and healthcare professionals. Methods This study included 21 patients who underwent bariatric surgery to treat morbid obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥35 or ≥30 kg/m2 together with obesity-related comorbidities) between August 2020 and February 2022. A telephone interview was conducted with the patients after at least 6 months had elapsed since the surgery. We asked how the patients decided to undergo bariatric surgery. We also inquired about their satisfaction with and concerns about the surgery. Results Seventy-one percent of the patients were introduced to bariatric surgery following a recommendation from healthcare professionals, acquaintances, or social media. Most of the patients (52%) decided to undergo bariatric surgery based on recommendations from healthcare professionals in non-surgical departments. Satisfaction with the information provided differed among the patients. Post-surgical concerns were related to postoperative symptoms, weight regain, and psychological illness. Conclusion Efforts are needed to raise awareness about bariatric surgery among healthcare professionals and the public. Tailored pre- and postoperative consultation may improve quality of life after bariatric surgery.
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- Seul-Gi Oh
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Auf der Maur I, Gero D, Kampmann G, Prediger T, Schopf S, Peters J, Widmer J, Deerberg-Wittram J, Köhler-Hohmann C, Bueter M, Thalheimer A. [Healthcare cost reimbursement without application-Experiences of a German bariatric service]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 93:1082-1088. [PMID: 35904583 PMCID: PMC9592636 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-022-01690-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Only a small proportion of patients with morbid obesity in Germany have access to the currently most effective treatment, bariatric surgery. A major reason for this is the restrictive attitude of health insurance companies regarding the reimbursement of costs. OBJECTIVE To record the postoperative rate of cost coverage by health insurance companies without the currently common preoperative application for morbidly obese patients who received a guideline-indicated bariatric surgery. METHODS The process of postoperative reimbursement was evaluated through a prospective database over a 2-year period. Cases of primary reimbursement were correlated with respect to age, BMI, comorbidities and membership of a specific health insurance company. Rejected coverage cases were followed up for further advocacy and social court process. RESULTS A total of 188 patients underwent bariatric surgery as indicated in the guidelines without prior application. Primary cost coverage was achieved in 76.6% (n = 144). There was no correlation with BMI, comorbidities or health insurance affiliation. Patients over 40 years of age were significantly more likely to be covered for costs. For patients without postoperative cost coverage, an out of court settlement was reached in 7 cases, 8 cases were heard by the social courts and 29 cases were still being processed by lawyers. CONCLUSION Despite the relatively high rate of primary cost coverage, this analysis also shows the restrictive attitude of the health insurance companies regarding bariatric surgery with corresponding economic pressure on the service providers. The consistent implementation of application-free surgery seems necessary to increase the political pressure on health insurers and social courts.
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- Isabel Auf der Maur
- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
- Department Chirurgie, Spital Männedorf, Männedorf, Schweiz
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
- Department Chirurgie, Spital Männedorf, Männedorf, Schweiz
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- Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Endokrine und Unfallchirurgie, RoMed Klinik Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, Deutschland
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- Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Endokrine und Unfallchirurgie, RoMed Klinik Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, Deutschland
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- Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Endokrine und Unfallchirurgie, RoMed Klinik Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, Deutschland
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
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- arztundklinikrecht.de/Dr. iur. Christel Köhler-Hohmann, Rechtsanwältin - Fachanwältin für Medizinrecht, Gilching bei München, Deutschland
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
- Department Chirurgie, Spital Männedorf, Männedorf, Schweiz
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz.
- Department Chirurgie, Spital Männedorf, Männedorf, Schweiz.
- University Hospital Zurich: UniversitatsSpital Zurich, Zürich, Schweiz.
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