Preventing alcohol use post-bariatric surgery: patient perspectives on a technology-based approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nearly two-thirds of patients engage in alcohol use after bariatric surgery, while a substantial number meet criteria for alcohol use disorder after their procedure. Given that pre-surgical education may not be sufficient, alternative methods of preventing post-surgical drinking are needed. We sought feedback on a proposed technology-based intervention to reduce alcohol use for individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery.

Methods

Twenty patients who consumed alcohol post-surgery completed qualitative interviews where they provided opinions on sample intervention content, delivery method, timing, and other aspects of a two-session web-based intervention followed by tailored text messaging for 6 months. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded using the

SUBMITTER: Braciszewski JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11215496 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature