University of Twente Student Theses
Bariatric surgery: beliefs, perceptions, preferences, and values of patients
Lentelink, Celine (2018) Bariatric surgery: beliefs, perceptions, preferences, and values of patients.
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| Abstract: | Aim: The aim of this study was to find out how the decision for a bariatric surgery is established and whether the internal- and external factors of patients correspond to the decision that is made. Method: This study used a mixed method design, consisting of an observational study and a patient survey, which was based on the information processing approach. Results: The mini-gastric bypass was the most preferred bariatric surgery, and the majority of the included patients underwent this surgery type (75%). Patients perceived this surgery type as surgery that would result in the most weight loss. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was perceived as the most permanent and the most invasive surgery, and was chosen by 25% of the patients. The Sleeve gastrectomy was judged to be the least invasive, and the least permanent surgery, but none of the patients underwent this surgery. Regarding the decision-making process, decisions were made in consultation with the patient. Conclusion: Most of the perceptions by patients are in line with their choice for a bariatric surgery, and correspond to the actual outcomes as communicated by the surgeons. In ZGT, the patients were involved in the decision-process and could make the final decision. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Subject: | 44 medicine |
| Programme: | Health Sciences MSc (66851) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/76695 |
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