A qualitative analysis describing attrition from bariatric surgery to identify strategies for improving retention in patients who desire treatment.

Grace F ChaoKerry LindquistCrystal A VitousDante A TolentinoLia DelaneyYewande AlimiSara M JafriDana A Telem

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)

This study uses the TDF to identify areas of greatest concern for patients to be used for intervention design. This is the first step in understanding how we best support patients who express interest in bariatric surgery achieve their goals and live healthier lives.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
end stage renal disease
weight loss
obese patients
ejection fraction
randomized controlled trial
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
public health