The feasibility of a behavioral group intervention after weight-loss surgery: A randomized pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Formal psychosocial support programs after weight-loss surgery are limited in scope and availability.

Objective

This randomized pilot study evaluated the feasibility of a postoperative behavioral intervention program.

Materials and methods

Postoperative weight-loss surgery patients (N = 50) were recruited from February 2017-July 2017 and randomized to a four-month behavioral program or usual care wait-list. Outcomes evaluated in addition to feasibility included health-related quality of life (Short Form -36), psychosocial functioning and adherence. Secondary outcomes included within-group changes for each outcome.

Results

Out of eight possible sessions, intervention participants attended a mean of 4.2 sessions. Intervention group participants experie

SUBMITTER: Lent MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6802820 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature