The Interplay Between Social Factors and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Outcomes-A 5-Year Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Social relationships and support are vital for well-being and health. In the context of metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS), these relationships might influence emotion regulation and health behaviors that affect surgical outcomes. Conversely, the outcomes of MBS can impact an individual's social dynamics due to enhanced social engagement or potential shifts in social structures resulting from changes in self-perception.

Objective

This study investigated the bidirectional relationship between social factors and metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) outcomes, testing if social factors are associated with improved MBS outcomes, and if MBS outcomes are associated with changes in social relationships.

Methods

Patients reported about structural and functional aspect

SUBMITTER: Sailer U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931256 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature