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Survey of Information Acquisition and Satisfaction after Bariatric Surgery at a Tertiary Hospital in Korea
- Source :
- Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome, Vol 33, Iss 1, Pp 45-53 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, 2024.
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Abstract
- 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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25086235
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.78a11de1c3a4ea48af8646db15e8850
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7570/jomes23028