Post bariatric surgery patient outcomes and eating behaviour
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A qualitative study of post bariatric surgery patient outcomes and eating behaviour (PBSPO&EB)
IRAS ID
252859
Contact name
Paul Robinson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NOCLOR
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 3 days
Research summary
Obesity is a rising problem globally which impacts individuals in multiple dimensions including social, physical, psychological and financial. Along with often debilitating personal ill health this financially burdens the NHS. There is increasing evidence that bariatric surgery is a more effective treatment for morbid obesity than other methods, and the number of these procedures is increasing in the UK. Despite these reported successes some studies report psychological disturbance and disordered eating behaviours that persist or begin after surgery. There may be a mismatch between patient and professional definition of ‘successful surgical outcome’ leading to dissatisfaction in some patients. Additionally, psychological disturbances are common in candidates seeking this surgery, yet studies suggest pre-surgical disturbances are not thought to be predictive of a successful outcome of surgery. However, post-surgical follow-up is sporadic preventing these issues being identified. We wish to conduct a qualitative study to understand the timing, nature and context of specific problems that arise following surgery. A group of post bariatric surgery patients (at least 1 year prior) will be interviewed to ascertain pre & post-surgery expectations, post-surgical experience, complications & eating behaviours. Interview transcripts will be analysed and themes extracted. This exploratory research aims to identify multiple dimension difficulties that bariatric surgery can have on patients, particularly relevant to eating behaviours and attitudes.
REC name
East of England - Cambridge East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/EE/0179
Date of REC Opinion
24 May 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion