Psychological Well-being Scores Research Articles

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Lithuanian Medical Students and Resident Doctors During COVID-19 Pandemic.

BackgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a negative effect on mental health and subjective psychological wellbeing. One of the most affected population is medical students, reporting higher levels of depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and overall poorer wellbeing. However, the relationship between depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties, and subjective psychological wellbeing has not been extensively researched in medical students in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between depression, anxiety, and sleep quality, and subjective psychological wellbeing.MethodsIn total, 524 medical students and resident doctors (78.6% female, mean age 24 ± 3 years old) participated in an online survey between December 2020 and February 2021. Participants completed the WHO—Five Wellbeing Index Questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment-7.ResultsMultivariable logistic regression analysis showed that female participants’ worse subjective psychological wellbeing was associated with sleep difficulties [odds ratio (OR) = 2.39, 95% CI = 1.37–4.18, p = 0.002], higher depression (OR = 6.13, 95% CI = 3.46–10.88, p < 0.001), and anxiety symptoms (OR = 2.95, 95% CI = 1.66–5.22, p < 0.001). In male participants, analysis revealed an association between worse subjective psychological wellbeing and higher depression scores (OR = 9.94, 95% CI = 3.29–30.03, p < 0.001).ConclusionSex differences are an important factor to consider when evaluating subjective psychological wellbeing. Clinicians should be aware of significant contributors, such as sleep patterns anxiety, and depression, to subjective psychological wellbeing.

The effect of emotion regulation training on psychological well-being and school burnout of nursing students

Purpose: Understanding the importance of psychological well-being and school burnout in nursing students, as young human resources with high job sensitivity, the present study aimed to study the effect of emotion regulation training on nursing students' psychological well-being and school burnout. Design/methodology/approach: This experimental-interventional study was conducted at Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences (n = 381). Ninety nursing students were selected by stratified random sampling according to inclusion criteria. The participants were placed in two case groups (n = 45) and control (n = 45). Emotion regulation training was designed and implemented for the case group. Data collection tools included self-design demographic questionnaires, school burnout of Brusso scale, and psychological well-being of Warwick Edinburgh scale. The validity and reliability of the tools were evaluated and confirmed. The data were collected before and one month after the intervention for both groups. Finally, they were analyzed using SPSS-v24 software. Findings: The mean (±SD) of psychological well-being scores of the participants in the intervention group before and after the implementation of emotion regulation training were 47.91 (5.70) and 55.35 (4.99), respectively.

Mental health during COVID-19 pandemic among secondary school students in relation to mobile phone usage

The mental health and well-being of pupils have been regarded as one of the growing concerns of Twenty-first-century life. The year 2020 has witnessed how the Covid-19 pandemic can make huge changes in our lifestyle, be it academic, professional, social, or even personal life. The principal goal of this research is to study the mental health of secondary school pupils during the covid19 pandemic in relation to the usage of mobile phones. This is a descriptive survey study that attempts to understand the association between the frequencies of mobile phone usage and the mental health of the pupils during the pandemic situation. 100 students of 9th standard from two schools of West Bengal are selected as the samples of the study. Research information are gathered through a Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale and Mental Health – Checklist. The findings of the study uncover that there is no huge distinction in the mean score of psychological well-being of students on the basis of gender. Results likewise proclaim that there is no critical contrast in the mean score of psychological wellness or mental health between pupils from metropolitan regions and pupils from the provincial region.

The influence of personal factors, unmet need and service obstacles on the relationship between health service use and outcome after brain injury

BackgroundThis exploratory study aimed to: (i) examine the relationship between health service use and quality of life, psychological wellbeing, global function and participation after discharge from brain injury inpatient rehabilitation, and (ii) determine the influence of personal factors, unmet need for services and service obstacles on the relationship between service use and these outcomes.MethodsUsing a prospective cohort design, 41 adults with acquired brain injury (median age = 46 years; 71% male; 61% severe traumatic injury) were followed for 6-months after discharge from specialist brain injury inpatient rehabilitation. Service use was continuously recorded and obtained through data linkage methods, focusing on the use of: outpatient medical services, outpatient nursing, outpatient allied health; medical acute services; incidents of re-hospitalization; and transitional rehabilitation service use. Outcome questionnaire measures were completed via telephone, at 6-months after discharge, and included: the EuroQol-5D; Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale, Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory and Sydney Psychosocial Reintegration Scale. Data were analyzed in a heterogeneous treatment effects framework, using Bayesian Additive Regression Trees.ResultsThere was weak evidence that transitional rehabilitation service use was associated with better psychological wellbeing scores. The posterior probability of lower depression, anxiety and stress scores was .87, .81 and .86, respectively (average treatment effect). There was also weak evidence that re-hospitalization was associated with worse independent living skills scores. The posterior probability of worse scores was .87. However, most re-hospitalizations were due to unavoidable medical complications. We did not find that place of residence at discharge, marital status, unmet need, or service obstacles affected the relationship between service use and the studied outcomes.ConclusionsThis study may highlight the importance of participation in transitional rehabilitation, in the 6-months after discharge from brain injury rehabilitation. Replication in a larger sample size is required to confirm these findings.

Relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of social support and their psychological well-being during COVID-19 Pandemic: A case study from Turkey

The aim of this research was to establish the relationship between the perceptions of social support and the psychological well-being among adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This research, which includes descriptive and relative features, was conducted from December 15, 2020 to January 31, 2021. There were 378 participants, all of whom were adolescents aged from 13 to 18 years who were living in Turkey. Either the adolescents themselves or their parents used social media tools or sites such as Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, etc., and they had all agreed to participate voluntarily. The adolescents had given their permission to the ethics committee through oral or written statements before the data were collected. The data collection process involved completing a questionnaire form, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Psychological Well-being Scale for Adolescents (PVSA). The Analysis of the data included numbers, percentages, means, the independent samples t test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), the Kruskal-Wallis H test, multiple regression analysis and correlations between these. Of the 378 participants who were admitted to the study, the mean age was 14.66 ± 1.65, and 52.1% were female. The total mean for the perceived social support among adolescents was established as being 54.39 ± 17.13. The mean level for psychological well-being was determined as being 91.13 ± 12.34. A significant difference was detected between gender and levels of social support and psychological well-being of adolescents (p < 0.05). As a result of multiple regression analysis, the overall score of gender and PVSA has been found to have a statistically meaningful effect on the MSPSS overall score (p < 0.05). However, the difference in relation to the classes, the parents’ jobs, the income levels, the family types and the places of residence of the adolescents in terms of social support and psychological well-being was not statistically significant. There was a statistically positive and strong correlation between the scores for social support and psychological well-being. The present study, which occurred during the outbreak of COVID-19, found that the levels of social support perceived by the adolescents and their psychological well-being were decent. In addition, the study showed that as the levels of perceived social support among the adolescents rose, their psychological well-being also increased positively.

French translation and validation of the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale

IntroductionPerceived parental self-efficacy (PSE) is thought to play a crucial role in parental well-being, the parent-infant relationship, and other aspects of infant development, particularly in the early postnatal period. The Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale (KPCS) is a 15-item self-report questionnaire designed for parents with infants aged 0–12months. ObjectiveTo explore the factor structure of a French translation of the KPCS and assess its psychometric qualities. MethodUsing a French-language translation of the KPCS (KPCS-F), 257 parents of children aged 0–12months were recruited via childcare structures (e.g. nurseries, community centers, mother and child protection centers). Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were conducted to examine 2- and 3-factor solutions for the KPCS-F scale. Internal reliability and convergent validity were evaluated. ResultsThe best model was a two-factor solution (PSE “infant care” and PSE “parental role”) restricted to 12 items. Sound internal consistency was indicated, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.80 and a McDonald's omega coefficient of 0.80. Test-retest reliability was good. KPCS-F score was correlated with social support and psychological well-being scores. ConclusionThe KPCS-F showed substantial validity and reliability for this sample. The translated scale should therefore improve assessment and intervention processes for professionals working with parents of young children.

Psychological Well-Being of Patient with Confirmed Covid-19 at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang

Pandemic that occour at the end of 2019, Coronavirus Disease, caused respiratory tract infections with commonly till seriouslly symptoms. Patien confirmated with Covid-19 not only impact their somatic, but also their psychological and social condition. Untill now, Civil society still have negative assumed about Covid-19, which triggers social stigma and discrimination. Thats impacted to psychological well-being. Purpose of this reseach, described of psychological well being of patients with confirmed Covid-19 at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang 2021. Used quantitative descriptive design and total sample that took by purposive sampling was 45 samples. Analysis of the reseach used descriptive statistical percentage. The results describe the presentation of psychological well being was 4 respondents on high category of (8.8%), 40 respondents on moderate category 88.8%, and 1 respondent low category (2.20%). The highest score of psychological well-being in the moderate category is environment mastery dimension of 84.3%; in the high category is positive relation dimension of 26.6%; and in the low category is personal growth dimension of 15.6%. Expected of the reseach, to know overview of the psychological well-being of of patients with confirmed Covid-19 and make the optimally planning of the medical and non-medical care.

Covid-19 Fears and Psychological Well-Being of Pre-service Music Teachers

The purpose of this study was to examine the Covid-19 fears and psychological well-being of students (n=123) at the Music Education Department of Bursa Uludağ University /Turkey in terms of some variables. Data were collected through a questionnaire that consists of the Student Demographic Information Form, the Fear of Covid-19 Scale and the Psychological Well-being Scale. Within the framework of the descriptive survey model, data were analyzed with the Mann Whitney U Test considering the students’ gender, the status of their own or a relative having had Covid-19, following the courses face-to-face or online, arrival at the department by public transport, taxi or private vehicle, and the income level change of the students or their families during the pandemic. As for the analysis of psychological well-being and Covid-19 fear regarding being with family, friends or being alone during the pandemic process and the frequency of coming to the department, Kruskal Wallis H was used. In the study, Covid-19 fears of music teacher candidates were found to be slightly below the middle and their psychological well-being mean scores were above the middle. Moreover, significant results in the psychological well-being of the music teacher candidates were obtained regarding accommodation (staying with family/ friends or alone) and arrival at the department (by public transportation, taxi or private vehicle). Results for other variables for which no significant results could be obtained were interpreted on the basis of their mean scores and suggestions were made in the light of the results

Students’ Experience of Online University Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Relationships to Psychological Health

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the complete closure of many university campuses and a rapid shift to complete online delivery of university teaching. Understanding the student experience of online learning under these conditions is important to inform improvements and adaptations to continued online delivery of university services. The aim of this study was to examine students’ experience of online learning, studying, and assessment during the pandemic and investigate the association between these perceptions and measures of psychological health. A cohort of 391 undergraduate students completed measures of stress, anxiety and psychological wellbeing at the beginning and end of a semester during which a shift to complete remote delivery of university teaching occurred due to COVID-19 restrictions. Students also rated how stressful or difficult they found five aspects of online learning, study and assessment which was used to calculate a composite score. T-tests were used to compare stress, anxiety and psychological wellbeing scores from the beginning and end of the semester. Regression models were used to examine the relationship between online learning composite score and psychological health measures. Unexpectedly, stress and psychological wellbeing improved over the semester during which the university campus closed, and all teaching and assessments were online. Students with higher stress scores and lower psychological wellbeing scores at the beginning of the semester were more likely to experience difficulty and stress with online teaching.

The psychosocial impact of quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Israel.

SummaryQuarantine is an essential practice during pandemics but it could have negative effects. There are currently no studies on the experiences of health care workers (HCWs) in quarantine during the coronavirus disease pandemic. The aim of this study was to assess the psychosocial effects of quarantine on tertiary hospital HCWs who were exposed to coronavirus. A cross-sectional study on the psychological wellbeing, needs and resources of HCWs during quarantine was conducted using an online survey in a large tertiary hospital. In total, 148 quarantined HCWs participated in this study. Overall self-reported psychological wellbeing scores were high (5.22 ± 1.11). Physicians had higher psychological wellbeing compared to nurses (5.58 ± 1.05 and 4.83 ± 1.21, respectively). Being a nurse, separation from family during quarantine, experiencing public shaming and longer quarantine period were associated with lower psychological wellbeing and higher needs. Working from home and confidence in safety at work was associated with fewer needs during quarantine. Nurses might be a risk group for the negative influences of quarantine. The ability to remain connected to work by working from home could have a protective effect on HCWs’ psychological wellbeing. More efforts should be implemented in order to support HCWs in quarantine and after their return to work.

The Relationship between Psychological Well-being, Academic Engagement, and Self-Regulated Learning among Student Nurses

ABSTRACT The objective of the study is to assess the relationship between psychological wellbeing, academic engagement, and self-regulated learning among nursing students. A descriptive correlational study design was employed. This study was conducted between November and December 2020 in the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia, with a convenience sample of 200 nursing students. This study demonstrates a low level of psychological wellbeing (72%), high level of academic engagement (52%) and high academic self-regulation (39%). A weak statistically significant positive correlation (pval = .392) between students’ psychological wellbeing scores and their academic self-regulated learning was noted, along with a statistically moderate significant positive correlation (pval = .519) between academic engagement and the academic self-regulated learning scores. A weak statistically significant positive correlation between students’ psychological wellbeing scores and their academic self-regulated learning, and statistically moderate significant positive correlation between academic engagement and the academic self-regulated learning scores were noted.

Daughter-to-Father Attachment Style and Emerging Adult Daughter's Psychological Well-Being: Mediating Role of Interpersonal Communication Motives.

This study investigated insecure attachment of emerging adult daughters with their fathers and how it affects daughter's psychological well-being, with interpersonal communication motives taken as mediating variables. A sample of daughters (N = 243) ranging from 18 to 25 years was collected through purposive sampling from Islamabad and Rawalpindi. For this cross-sectional study, data were collected using psychometrically sound tools along with a demographic data sheet. Results revealed that anxiety and avoidance attachment style negatively correlate to young adult daughters' psychological well-being as hypothesized. Moreover, this relationship is partially mediated by interpersonal communication motives. Among communication motives, affection motive is a stronger predictor of psychological well-being scores (β = .31, p < .01). Other motives, i.e., pleasure, relaxation, inclusion, escape, and control did not show significant results in mediation. These findings have practical implications for parents, mental health professionals, and family counselors.

Comparing the Fertility Desire and Related Factors in Mothers with Intellectually Disabled Children and Mothers with Healthy Children.

Background:The birth of a child with an intellectual disability is a common event. The fertility desire plays an important role in healthy reproductive programs. This study was conducted to compare the fertility desire and related factors in mothers with intellectually disabled and healthy children.Materials and Methods:The present study was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The sample size consisted of 348 mothers with healthy and intellectually disabled children (174 per group). Sampling was performed at normal (six schools) and special primary schools (twelve schools) in Isfahan, Iran using stratified random sampling method. Attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, and gender preference were assessed using a researcher-made questionnaire and psychological well-being using Ryff questionnaire. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Independent t-test, Mann–Whitney U test, Chi-square test, and Logistic regression using SPSS 24.Results:In this study, 21.84% of mothers with healthy children and 13.79% of mothers with intellectually disabled children were willing to have other children. The fertility desire in mothers with intellectually disabled and healthy children decreased as their numbers of children (CI 95% =0.14-0.42) and age increased (CI 95% =0.80-0.93) by 0.87 and 0.24, respectively. There was statistically significant difference in mean score of psychological well-being between the two groups of mothers with fertility desire (p = 0.017). There was no statistically significant difference in mean score of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, and gender preference (p > 0.05).Conclusions:Apparently the awareness of fertility desire and related factors in mothers with healthy and intellectually disabled children may be helpful in healthy fertility counseling.

Factors Related to Psychological Well-Being as Moderated by Occupational Class in Korean Self-Employed Workers.

We examined factors related to the psychological well-being of self-employed workers in Korea, and the moderation of these effects by occupational class. This secondary analysis examined the data of 14,454 self-employed individuals from the fifth Korean Working Conditions Survey (2017). In all occupational classes, psychological well-being score was greater in women, and increased with monthly income and the frequency of working at very high speed; there were lower mean scores in those who became self-employed out of necessity rather than personal choice; in addition, the score decreased as the number of musculoskeletal symptoms increased. The relationship of work factors with the psychological well-being of self-employed individuals also differed according to occupational class. In conclusion, our analysis indicated that self-employed workers in different occupational classes respond differently to identical stressors.

Measuring health-related quality of life in young children with physical illness: psychometric properties of the parent-reported KIDSCREEN-27.

This study examined whether the KIDSCREEN-27 was reliable and valid in young children 2-7years with chronic physical illnesses which included estimating inter-domain correlations and internal consistency; measurement invariance testing; and, discriminant and convergent validity assessments. Data come from the Multimorbidity in Children and Youth across the Life-course; a longitudinal study of individuals aged 2-16years with physical illness. The parent-reported KIDSCREEN-27 was administered. Children (2-7years; n = 106) were compared to adolescents (8-16years; n = 157). Reliability was estimated using Cronbach α for internal consistency. Multiple group confirmatory factor analysis tested for measurement invariance. Cohen's d and Pearson coefficient were used to assess discriminant validity by sex and age. Convergent validity was tested using Pearson coefficients with the WHODAS 2.0 (child functioning/impairment). Multiple regression examined associations between multimorbidity (co-occurring physical and mental illness) and HRQL. Internal consistency reliabilities were α = 0.74-0.88 (children) and α = 0.77-0.88 (adolescents). Inter-domain correlations were relatively low (children: r = 0.18-0.59; adolescents: r = 0.30-0.62) indicating that each KIDSCREEN-27 domain was measuring a unique aspect of health-related quality of life. Measurement invariance was demonstrated (scalar level). Parameter estimates of the invariant models were similar for children and adolescents. Small, non-significant correlations were found for sex and age for children and adolescents. Medium, significant correlations were found for both groups between the KIDSCREEN-27 and WHODAS 2.0. Children and adolescents with multimorbidity had significantly lower physical well-being, psychological well-being, and school environment scores compare to those without multimorbidity. Regression coefficients were similar between groups. Findings provide evidence of adequate psychometrics for the KIDSCREEN-27 in young children with chronic physical illness.

ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNDE PSİKOLOJİK İYİ OLUŞ İLE AYRIŞMA-BİREYLEŞME

In this modern world, a significant increase in people’s wish to lead on an independent life has been a plain truth since technological advancements have gained acceleration. Hence, it is thought that searching the relation between separation/individuation and psychological well-being of people is an important problem field. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relation between well-being levels and separation/individuation levels of university students. 285 University students (female=180, male=105; 1st class=170, 2nd class=115) whose ages are in the range from 18 to26 (M=21.35, SD =2.50) participated in the study. The data obtained from the participants were analyzed through independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson Product Moments Correlation and Multiple Regression. According to the results obtained, a significant and negative relationship was found between the psychological well-being scores of university students and their levels of separation-individuation. Besides, the psychological well-being scale was determined to predict 23% of separation-individuation. As the levels of separation-individuation of students increased, psychological well-being decreased. On the other hand, while the separation-individuation scores of the students were not significant according to the gender variable, the psychological well-being scores were significant. According to the class level variable, the scores of separation-individuation were found to be significant, while psychological well-being scores were not. The results of the study were discussed within the framework of the relevant literature and suggestions were presented to the researchers for new studies.

Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Intervention: Effects on Palliative Cancer Care Professionals

ObjectiveBeing a palliative cancer care professional is challenging and stressful. In recent decades, there has been more interest in mindfulness to improve overall well-being of healthcare professionals. Mindfulness integrated cognitive...

Effect of hope therapy on psychological well-being of women after abortion: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundGiving a healthy birth plays a vital role in a person’s personality development, but giving unhealthy birth and abortion can increase the risk of a range of mental disorders and psychological harms including reduced well-being and quality of life. Psychological interventions can reduce the problems of individuals, so the present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of counseling with hope therapy on psychological well-being (primary outcome) and quality of life (secondary outcome) of women with an experience of abortion.MethodThis randomized controlled trial was conducted in Alzahra and Taleghani educational and medical centers in Tabriz, Iran, on 52 women aged 16 years and above whose pregnancies led to abortion in 2020–21. Participants were assigned to intervention and control groups using random blocking method. The intervention group received counseling with hope therapy approach in 8 sessions of 45 min twice a week. The psychological well-being and WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL) questionnaires were completed before the intervention and immediately and 4 weeks after the intervention. Independent t-test and repeated measures ANOVA were used to compare the outcomes in two groups.ResultsAfter the intervention based on the repeated measures ANOVA test and by adjusting the baseline score, the mean total score of psychological well-being in the counseling group was significantly higher than that in the control group (adjusted mean difference (AMD): 76.76; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 63.81 to 89.70; P < 0.001). Also, the mean total score of quality of life in the counseling group was significantly higher than in the control group (AMD: 7.93; 95% CI: 6.38 to 9.46; P < 0.001). The mean score of all sub-domains of psychological well-being and quality of life in the counseling group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05).ConclusionUsing hope therapy can improve the psychological well-being and quality of life of women after abortion. However, further clinical trials are required before making a definitive conclusion.Trial registrationIranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT): IRCT20120718010324N60. Date of registration: 17 Dec 2020. Date of first registration: 20 Dec 2020.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic: The Psychological Well-Being in a Cohort of Workers of a Multinational Company

BackgroundThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the psychological well-being (PWB) during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in workers of a multinational company. MethodsEmployees (aged ≥18 years) were recruited from Latin American, North American, New Zealand, and European sites of a multinational company operative during all the pandemic period. The self-reported Psychological General Well-Being Index was used to assess the global PWB and the effects on six subdomains: anxiety, depressed mood, positive well-being, self-control, general health, and vitality. The influencing role of age, gender, geographical location, COVID-19 epidemiology, and restrictive measures adopted to control the pandemic was explored. ResultsA total of 1335 workers completed the survey. The aggregate median PWB global score was in a positive range, with significantly better outcomes detected in the Mexican and Colombian Latin American sites compared with the other worldwide countries (p < 0.001). Among the European locations, a significantly higher PWB score was determined in Spain compared with the German and French sites (p < 0.05). Comparable geographical trends were demonstrated for all the PWB subdomains. Male workers had a significantly better PWB compared with females (p < 0.05), whereas a negative correlation emerged with aging (p = 0.01). COVID-19 epidemiology and pandemic control measures had no clear effects on PWB. ConclusionMonitoring PWB and the impact of individual and pandemic-related variables may be helpful to clarify the mental health effects of pandemic, define targeted psychological-supporting measures, also in the workplace, to face such a complex situation in a more constructive way.

Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Body Contouring Surgeries from 2009 to 2018: What Does this Mean for the Massive Weight Loss Population?

PURPOSE: In the setting of the obesity epidemic, there is an increasing number of bariatric surgeries. These patients undergo massive weight loss (MWL) and often have excess skin, resulting in physiological and psychological symptoms. Recent studies demonstrate that postbariatric patients who undergo body contour surgery (BCS) are more likely to maintain weight loss and demonstrate higher scores for psychological wellbeing and quality of life. The most common BCS desired and performed for MWL addresses excess abdominal skin. Given these benefits of BCS, we aimed to determine whether Medicare reimbursement for bariatric surgeries and BCS has changed from 2009 to 2018. METHODS: Using CPT Professional 2019, six bariatric codes and 14 BCS plastic surgery codes were identified. Data for each code were abstracted from the CMS Part B National Summary Data Files (2009–2018). Payments per procedure and number of procedures were analyzed via linear regression. Payments were adjusted for inflation to 2018 prices. RESULTS: From 2009 to 2018, Medicare’s reimbursement per gastric procedure increased by 9% and the number of reimbursed gastric procedures decreased by 61%. Medicare reimbursement per procedure decreased for panniculectomy from $811 to $768 (−5%), abdominoplasty from $301 to $275 (−9%), and trunk liposuction from $446 to $314 (−29%). For other BCS, there was an increase in reimbursement per lower leg lipectomy (+12%), forearm lipectomy (+19%), chin lift (+5%), hip lipectomy (+93%), thighplasty (+42%), brachioplasty (+53%), and decrease for butt lifts (−6%). With linear regression analysis, the change in reimbursement was found to be significant (P < 0.05) for abdominoplasties, thighplasty, brachioplasty, and hip lipectomies. For the number of procedures, there was an increase in the number of reimbursed panniculectomies from 2003 to 2749 (+37%), abdominoplasties from 318 to 438 (+38%), and trunk liposuctions from 25 to 46 (+84%). There was a decrease in lower leg lipectomies (−18%), hip lipectomies (−57%), butt lifts (−24%), chin lifts (-31%), thighplasties (−26%), brachioplasties (−28%), and forearm lipectomies (−25%). CONCLUSIONS: Medicare coverage from 2009 to 2018 for BCS demonstrates a decrease in reimbursed payment of BCS for the abdomen and an increase in reimbursed payment of BCS for certain other areas.