Dissemination of the 2022 ASMBS and IFSO Guidelines for Bariatric Surgery: What Has Reached Primary Care Providers?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Only 1% of Americans eligible for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) receive MBS. Prior studies have analyzed primary care provider (PCP) referral patterns and perceptions of MBS as a potential barrier to increasing MBS. However, less data exists regarding PCP knowledge of MBS indications and outcomes. Following the 2022 update to the indications for MBS by the ASMBS and IFSO, the number of eligible patients is only expected to increase. We evaluated PCP knowledge regarding the existence of the 2022 ASMBS and IFSO updated guidelines, MBS indications, and MBS outcomes.

Methods

An 11-question survey was emailed to primary care residents, advanced practice providers, and faculty at a single institution.

Results

Of 151 surveys distributed, 39.7% responded (n

SUBMITTER: Hulse J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11349814 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature