Barriers to Bariatric Surgery: a Mixed Methods Study Investigating Obstacles Between Clinic Contact and Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Populations most affected by obesity are not reflected in the patients who undergo bariatric surgery. Gaps in the referral system have been studied, but there is a lack of literature investigating obstacles patients encounter after first contact with bariatric surgery clinics. We aim to identify patient populations at risk for attrition during bariatric surgery evaluation and determine patient reported barriers to bariatric surgical care.

Materials and methods

This study was a single institution, retrospective, mixed methods study from 2012 to 2021 comparing patients who underwent bariatric surgery to those that withdrew. Surveys were performed of patients who withdrew, collecting information on patient knowledge, expectations, and barriers.

Results

This study

SUBMITTER: Hlavin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10623404 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature