Efficacy of a dietitian-led very low calorie diet (VLCD) based model of care to facilitate weight loss for obese patients prior to elective, non-bariatric surgery.
Sally B GriffinLynda J RossMatthew BurstowBen DesbrowMichelle A PalmerPublished in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2020)
A dietitian-led VLCD-based model achieved sufficient weight loss to facilitate elective surgery for most patients. The approach was feasible, highly valued by patients and surgeons, and resulted in perceived surgical benefits.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- bariatric surgery
- obese patients
- end stage renal disease
- roux en y gastric bypass
- gastric bypass
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- physical activity
- mental health
- prognostic factors
- palliative care
- type diabetes
- patient reported outcomes
- quality improvement
- peritoneal dialysis
- coronary artery bypass
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- adipose tissue
- insulin resistance
- atrial fibrillation
- coronary artery disease
- patient reported
- health insurance
- affordable care act