Risk factors for multimodal conservative approach failure before bariatric surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A multimodal conservative approach (MCA) is internationally recommended prior to bariatric surgery for the majority of patients. This research aimed to identify risk factors for therapy failure within the MCA.

Methods

This study was conducted in a German bariatric obesity centre. Patients who underwent a 3- to 6-month preoperative MCA from November 2019 to October 2020 were prospectively recorded and analysed. MCA included dietary and movement therapy, psychological and endocrinological referral and connection to a patient support group. The change in BMI was considered the main parameter for therapeutic success. Explanatory factors were evaluated for this outcome of interest and included physical and mental well-being (SF-36), perceived stress (DASS-21), social a

SUBMITTER: Jaeger P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848309 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature