Abstract
BackgroundFormal psychosocial support programs after weight-loss surgery are limited in scope and availability.ObjectiveThis randomized pilot study evaluated the feasibility of a postoperative behavioral intervention program.Materials and methodsPostoperative weight-loss surgery patients (N = 50) were recruited from February 2017–July 2017 and randomized to a four-month behavioral program or usual care wait-list. Outcomes evaluated in addition to feasibility included health-related quality of life (Short Form -36), psychosocial functioning and adherence. Secondary outcomes included within-group changes for each outcome.ResultsOut of eight possible sessions, intervention participants attended a mean of 4.2 sessions. Intervention group participants experienced greater improvements in the social functioning domain of health-related quality of life compared to usual care. Self-reported dietary adherence in the intervention group remained stable, while usual care group dietary adherence declined. Within the intervention group, participants also reported gains in the physical function, pain and general health aspects of quality life from baseline to post-treatment. No differences in weight, mood or other eating behaviors (e.g., loss of control, emotional eating) were evident between groups.ConclusionThough participation in a postoperative behavioral intervention varied, the program helped participants to maintain aspects of quality of life and self-reported adherence to dietary recommendations.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03092479
Highlights
Weight-loss surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity [1], but long-term success requires adherence to a regimented postoperative diet and lifestyle [2]
We hypothesized that psychosocial functioning, health-related quality of life, and adherence would be significantly higher in patients randomized to the behavioral intervention program compared to usual care
To explore whether the initial psychosocial evaluation light status modified the effect of the intervention, change in questionnaire scores was compared between intervention participants with an initial “green light” versus intervention participants with an initial “yellow light.”
Summary
Postoperative weight-loss surgery patients (N = 50) were recruited from February 2017– July 2017 and randomized to a four-month behavioral program or usual care wait-list. Outcomes evaluated in addition to feasibility included health-related quality of life (Short Form -36), psychosocial functioning and adherence. Secondary outcomes included within-group changes for each outcome.
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