Development of a Measure of Barriers to Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) Aftercare Attendance

Abstract

Although further validation is needed, the results of the present study provide preliminary support for the validity of the GBAAQ. Knowledge about the barriers to LAGB aftercare attendance can be used to identify those most at risk of non-attendance and can inform strategies aimed at reducing non-attendance.

Psychological predictors of adherence to lifestyle changes after bariatric surgery: A systematic review

“…Patients' beliefs about adherence, about bariatric surgery itself, and about their surgeon have also been studied in relation to appointment attendance. Patients who reported low levels of motivation to attend follow‐up appointments and/or to lose weight after surgery, 14 and those who felt uncomfortable attending appointments, 25 were more likely to have missed all follow‐up appointments in the preceding 12 months than were patients who did not endorse those views. Conversely, patients were more likely to attend post‐operative appointments if they reported a “good” or “very good” relationship with their bariatric surgeon compared with those reporting a “poor” or “very poor” relationship 26 .…”

“…Was appropriate statistical analysis used? 31 (97%) attend follow-up appointments and/or to lose weight after surgery, 14 and those who felt uncomfortable attending appointments, 25 were more likely to have missed all follow-up appointments in the preceding 12 months than were patients who did not endorse those views. Conversely, patients were more likely to attend post-operative appointments if they reported a "good" or "very good" relationship with their bariatric surgeon compared with those reporting a "poor"…”