Bariatric Surgery in Youth: the Perspective of Dutch Pediatricians, Parents, and Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent studies have indicated that bariatric surgery is effective for the treatment of youth with severe obesity. The attitudes of pediatricians, parents, and adolescents regarding this topic remain unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the current thoughts and beliefs of Dutch pediatricians, parents, and adolescents regarding bariatric surgery in youth.

Methods

An online survey containing twenty questions on bariatric surgery in youth was distributed to pediatricians of the Dutch Society of Pediatrics. Parents and adolescents who participated in an interdisciplinary care program for overweight, obesity, and severe obesity filled out an online survey of twelve questions.

Results

One hundred and twenty-one pediatricians, 49 parents, and 19

SUBMITTER: van de Pas KGH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8490240 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature