Health-related quality of life following a surgical weight loss intervention

Applied Nursing Research : ANR
Douglas Sutton, Deborah A Raines

Abstract

Nursing is concerned with the well-being of the whole person; therefore, understanding the patient's perspective of the impact of a surgical weight loss intervention (SWLI) is essential. The purpose of this study was to examine the self-reported health-related quality of life of individuals after a SWLI. A convenience sample of participants in a post-SWLI support group completed the SF-12v2, a demographic form and a global quality of life measure. Findings indicate that although overall quality of life was rated excellent or very good, self-report of health-related quality on social functioning, vitality, and mental health was less positive. The findings of this pilot study indicate the need for research regarding the understanding of the meaning of psychosocial and physiological well-being to the person who undergoes a SWLI and a need for a more holistic support focus inclusive of psychosocial development strategies. As nurses committed to the wholeness of individuals, it is critical that we recognize the social and emotional needs of this emerging group of patients and implement strategies to enhance individual wholeness and well-being after SWLI.

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