A Structured Social Media Health Support Program after Bariatric Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

 Social media networks have been found to provide emotional, instrumental, and social support, which may contribute to improved adherence to postbariatric surgery care recommendations.

Objectives

 This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an online social media-based, health care professional-led, educational and support program on patients' long-term engagement with and adherence to follow-up guidelines, self-care recommendations, and weight management after bariatric surgery.

Methods

 An observational cohort study, employing mixed methods, accompanied a 12-week interactive, structured, social media psychoeducational intervention program delivered on Facebook. Program participants, who had undergone one bariatric surgery within the past 1 to 7 years and w

SUBMITTER: Tamir O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11560399 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature