Translation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the Eating Behavior After Bariatric Surgery (EBBS) Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Complications after metabolic and bariatric surgery are common due to the patient's poor commitment to postoperative lifestyle changes. Therefore, intensive follow-up from a multidisciplinary team might improve outcomes. The present study aimed to translate and validate the Eating Behavior after Bariatric Surgery (EBBS) questionnaire into Arabic for use in clinical and research settings.

Materials and methods

The study followed World Health Organization guidelines for translation and questionnaire adaptation, including forward translation, back translation, pilot testing, and the creation of the final version of the tool. A total of 390 patients who had undergone metabolic and bariatric surgery 3 years ago or more were involved in testing the questionnaire's validity

SUBMITTER: Alsehemi NH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10079758 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature