Complementary elements of support after gastric-bypass surgery perceived by adults with previous type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study 2 years after bariatric surgery

• Published in: Clinical obesity Vol. 13; no. 5; p. e12610
• Main Authors: Randell, Eva, Katsogiannos, Petros, Leksell, Janeth, Eriksson, Jan W, Sundbom, Magnus, Engström, Maria Svedbo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.10.2023
• Subjects: gastric by-pass; Health Care Research; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; psychosocial needs; qualitative; support; gastric by-pass; psychosocial needs; qualitative; support

Bariatric surgery is the most medically and cost-effective treatment for adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Our findings suggest initial improvements in health-related quality of life that may decline as support from follow-up care ends. How patients experience long-term suppor...