Psychological predictors of adherence to lifestyle changes after bariatric surgery: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Adherence to lifestyle changes after bariatric surgery is associated with better health outcomes; however, research suggests that patients struggle to follow post-operative recommendations. This systematic review aimed to examine psychological factors associated with adherence after bariatric surgery.

Methods

PubMed, PsycInfo, and Embase were searched (from earliest searchable to August 2022) to identify studies that reported on clinically modifiable psychological factors related to adherence after bariatric surgery. Retrieved abstracts (n = 891) were screened and coded by two raters.

Results

A total of 32 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the narrative synthesis. Appointment attendance and dietary recommendations were the most f

SUBMITTER: Chan JKY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10893879 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature