RT Journal Article
T1 Social Support for People with Morbid Obesity in a Bariatric Surgery Programme: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.
A1 Torrente-Sánchez, María José
A1 Ferrer-Márquez, Manuel
A1 Estébanez-Ferrero, Beatriz
A1 Jiménez-Lasserrotte, María Del Mar
A1 Ruiz-Muelle, Alicia
A1 Ventura-Miranda, María Isabel
A1 Dobarrio-Sanz, Iria
A1 Granero-Molina, José
K1 bariatric surgery
K1 morbid obesity
K1 qualitative study
K1 social support
AB Background-Morbid obesity (MO) is a chronic metabolic disease affecting physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Bariatric surgery is a reliable method for losing weight in the long term, improving the quality of life, body image and social life of people with MO. Current literature recognises the importance of social support in controlling weight and coping with MO. The objective of this study was to describe and understand experiences related to social support for patients with MO included in a bariatric surgery programme. Methods-A qualitative descriptive study, where data collection included thirty-one interviews with people diagnosed with MO involved in a bariatric surgery programme. Results-Three main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) accepting the problem in order to ask for help, (2) the need for close support and (3) professional support: opposing feelings. Conclusions-A partner, family and friends are the key pillars of social support for those with MO included in a bariatric surgery programme. Healthcare professionals gave formal support; the bariatric surgery team provided information, trust and assurance. Nurses provided healthcare 24 h a day, making them the main formal support for people in the bariatric surgery programme.
YR 2021
FD 2021-06-17
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18101
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18101
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 17, 2025