Lívia Moreira Barros1, Natasha Marques Frota2, Thiago Moura de Araújo3, Michelle Tellez4, Heloisa Helena Peres Ciqueto5, Joselany Áfio Caetano6. 1. Graduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil. livia.moreirab@hotmail.com. 2. Graduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil. 3. Nursing Department, University of International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony (UNILAB), Redenção, CE, Brazil. 4. University of California, East Bay, Concord, CA, USA. 5. University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil. 6. Nursing Department, UFC, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Internet, particularly blogs have become an important tool for patients to disseminate and exchange information on a variety of health topics, including bariatric surgery. By virtue of its interactivity being free of judgement from health care providers, blogs expose gaps in patients' knowledge and understanding. PURPOSE: This study analyzes the main doubts expressed in blogs by patients in the postoperative period of bariatric surgery. METHOD: This is a qualitative exploratory study of 11 blogs of patients, who underwent bariatric surgery, that were available on the Internet between October 2013 and May 2017. The data were collected through a structured instrument and analyzed according to Bardin's suggestions. The sampling method used was intentional. RESULTS: Evolution of diet, weight loss, plateau effect, weight regain, physical exercises, physiological changes, complications, use of contraceptive and pregnancy were the main areas of concern. CONCLUSION: More needs to be done to educate and prepare bariatric patients for the postoperative period. The content found in blogs serves towards building better links with patients, helps them make better decisions, and provides them an opportunity to be active participants in their own treatment.
BACKGROUND: The Internet, particularly blogs have become an important tool for patients to disseminate and exchange information on a variety of health topics, including bariatric surgery. By virtue of its interactivity being free of judgement from health care providers, blogs expose gaps in patients' knowledge and understanding. PURPOSE: This study analyzes the main doubts expressed in blogs by patients in the postoperative period of bariatric surgery. METHOD: This is a qualitative exploratory study of 11 blogs of patients, who underwent bariatric surgery, that were available on the Internet between October 2013 and May 2017. The data were collected through a structured instrument and analyzed according to Bardin's suggestions. The sampling method used was intentional. RESULTS: Evolution of diet, weight loss, plateau effect, weight regain, physical exercises, physiological changes, complications, use of contraceptive and pregnancy were the main areas of concern. CONCLUSION: More needs to be done to educate and prepare bariatric patients for the postoperative period. The content found in blogs serves towards building better links with patients, helps them make better decisions, and provides them an opportunity to be active participants in their own treatment.
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Bariatric surgery; Information; Internet; Postoperative period
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