A non-randomised feasibility study of a mHealth follow-up program in bariatric surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Behavioural support via mobile health (mHealth) is emerging. This study aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, cost, and potential effect on weight of a mHealth follow-up program in bariatric surgery.

Methods

This was a non-randomised feasibility study describing intervention development and proof in the concept of a mHealth follow-up program in bariatric surgery. The study compares a prospective cohort with a historical control group and was conducted in a tertiary bariatric surgery service in Australia. The intervention group included individuals who had bariatric surgery (2019-2021) and owned a smart device, and the historical control group received usual postoperative care (2018). The intervention involved usual care plus codesigned biweekly text mess

SUBMITTER: Wright C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10580544 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature