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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
卷 224, 期 1, 页码 429-436出版社
EXCERPTA MEDICA INC-ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.12.022
关键词
Bariatric surgery; Individual-level barriers; Patient barriers; Patient perceptions; Provider perceptions
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资金
- American College of Surgeons George H.A. Clowes Memorial Research Career Development Award
- VA HSR&D Career Development Award [CDA 015-060]
- VA Research Career Scientist award [RCS 14-443]
- NIH Metabolism and Nutrition Training Program T32 [DK007665]
This study aimed to identify individual-level barriers to undergoing bariatric surgery and provide improvement strategies. The results revealed that fear of surgery, concerns about lifestyle changes, and lack of social support were the major barriers. Education for patients and providers as well as strengthening social support networks are crucial in addressing these issues.
Background: Less than 1% adults in the United States who meet body mass index criteria undergo bariatric surgery. Our objective was to identify patient and provider perceptions of individual-level barriers to undergoing bariatric surgery. Methods: Adults with severe obesity and obesity care providers described their experiences with the bariatric surgery care process in semi-structured interviews. Using conventional content analysis, individual-level barriers were identified within Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use. Results: Of the 73 individuals interviewed, 36 (49%) were female, and 15 (21%) were non-white. Six individual-level barriers were identified: fear of surgery, fear of lifestyle change, perception that weight had not reached its tipping point, concerns about dietary changes, lack of social support, and patient characteristics influencing referral. Conclusions: Patient and provider education should address patient fears of surgery and the belief that surgery is a last resort. Bariatric surgery programs should strengthen social support networks for patients.
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