A systematic review of interventions to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour following bariatric surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bariatric surgery promotes weight loss and improves co-morbid conditions, with patients who are more physically active having better outcomes. However, levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour often remain unchanged following surgery.

Objectives

To identify interventions and components thereof that are able to facilitate changes in physical activity and sedentary behaviour.

Eligibility

Physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour must have been measured, pre and post intervention, in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.

Study appraisal and synthesis methods

Four databases were searched with key-words. Two researchers conducted paper screening, data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment.

Results

Twelve studies were include

SUBMITTER: James JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9153984 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature