Information needs of patients undergoing bariatric surgery in Germany: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a worldwide problem with different treatment options. Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity; however, it leads to drastic changes (e.g., changes in everyday life and eating behavior) for patients, which may lead to information needs. Our aim was to identify the information needs of patients undergoing bariatric surgery and to explore the information provision within the healthcare process of bariatric surgery in Germany.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study (n = 14 single, semi-structured telephone interviews) between April 2018 and April 2019. The interview guide was designed prior to the interviews and consisted of four main sections (demographic information, pre-/postoperative healthcare provision, information needs). The

SUBMITTER: Breuing J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9017015 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature