Primary care physician decision making regarding severe obesity treatment and bariatric surgery: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Less than 1% of severely obese US adults undergo bariatric surgery annually. It is critical to understand the factors that contribute to its utilization.

Objectives

To understand how primary care physicians (PCPs) make decisions regarding severe obesity treatment and bariatric surgery referral.

Setting

Focus groups with PCPs practicing in small, medium, and large cities in Wisconsin.

Methods

PCPs were asked to discuss prioritization of treatment for a severely obese patient with multiple co-morbidities and considerations regarding bariatric surgery referral. Focus group sessions were analyzed by using a directed approach to content analysis. A taxonomy of consensus codes was developed. Code summaries were created and representative quotes identified.

SUBMITTER: Funk LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8356198 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature