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An exploratory qualitative study with post-operative bariatric patients around the psychosocial support required for sustaining long-term weight loss and psychological well-being (2022)
Thesis
Van Zyl, N. An exploratory qualitative study with post-operative bariatric patients around the psychosocial support required for sustaining long-term weight loss and psychological well-being. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7864613

Background: Bariatric surgery is considered an effective obesity management intervention for people with a BMI greater than 40 or 35 with comorbidities. However, studies show that weight regain is observed from 18-months post-operative, and pre-exist... Read More about An exploratory qualitative study with post-operative bariatric patients around the psychosocial support required for sustaining long-term weight loss and psychological well-being.

The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to support psychological well-being in post-operative bariatric patients: A systematic review of evidence (2020)
Journal Article
Van Zyl, N., Andrews, L., Williamson, H., & Meyrick, J. (2020). The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to support psychological well-being in post-operative bariatric patients: A systematic review of evidence. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 14(5), 404-420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2020.05.005

Background: Bariatric surgery is considered an effective obesity management intervention for individuals with a BMI greater than 40, or 35 with co-morbidities. However, research documents that psychological difficulties prevalent amongst individuals... Read More about The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to support psychological well-being in post-operative bariatric patients: A systematic review of evidence.