Ashley Ofori1, Juang Keeton1, Quiera Booker1, Benjamin Schneider2, Carrie McAdams3, Sarah E Messiah4. 1. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dallas Campus, Dallas, Texas. 2. Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. 3. Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. 4. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dallas Campus, Dallas, Texas. Electronic address: Sarah.E.Messiah@uth.tmc.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is a safe and effective treatment choice for severe obesity. Yet only approximately 50% of those referred to MBS complete the procedure. Studies show that racial minority groups are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to complete MBS despite having higher rates of severe obesity and co-morbidities. OBJECTIVES: To conduct a qualitative study to determine facilitators and challenges to racially diverse patients completing MBS based on the 4 socioecological model domains (intrapersonal, interpersonal, organization/clinical interaction, and societal/environmental). SETTING: One university-based surgery practice serving a racially diverse patient population. METHODS: Focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted (Spring 2019) among patients (n = 24, 70% female, 50% non-Hispanic black, 4% Hispanic) who completed MBS over the past year. Social support members were also included (n = 7). Grand tour questions were organized by the 4 socioecological model domains and within the context of MBS completion. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded. A thematic analysis combining a deductive and inductive approach was conducted. Codes were analyzed using Dedoose to identify themes/subthemes. RESULTS: Ten themes and 15 subthemes were identified. Key intra- and interpersonal facilitators to MBS completion included social support systems, primary care physician support of MBS, co-morbidity resolution, discrimination experiences, and mobility improvements. Key community and environment themes associated with post-MBS sustained weight loss included community support groups and access to healthy foods and exercise facilities. No themes or subthemes varied by race. CONCLUSIONS: Educating primary care physicians and social support networks about the benefits of MBS could improve utilization rates. MBS patients have a desire to have their communities provide resources to support their postoperative success.
BACKGROUND: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is a safe and effective treatment choice for severe obesity. Yet only approximately 50% of those referred to MBS complete the procedure. Studies show that racial minority groups are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to complete MBS despite having higher rates of severe obesity and co-morbidities. OBJECTIVES: To conduct a qualitative study to determine facilitators and challenges to racially diverse patients completing MBS based on the 4 socioecological model domains (intrapersonal, interpersonal, organization/clinical interaction, and societal/environmental). SETTING: One university-based surgery practice serving a racially diverse patient population. METHODS: Focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted (Spring 2019) among patients (n = 24, 70% female, 50% non-Hispanic black, 4% Hispanic) who completed MBS over the past year. Social support members were also included (n = 7). Grand tour questions were organized by the 4 socioecological model domains and within the context of MBS completion. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded. A thematic analysis combining a deductive and inductive approach was conducted. Codes were analyzed using Dedoose to identify themes/subthemes. RESULTS: Ten themes and 15 subthemes were identified. Key intra- and interpersonal facilitators to MBS completion included social support systems, primary care physician support of MBS, co-morbidity resolution, discrimination experiences, and mobility improvements. Key community and environment themes associated with post-MBS sustained weight loss included community support groups and access to healthy foods and exercise facilities. No themes or subthemes varied by race. CONCLUSIONS: Educating primary care physicians and social support networks about the benefits of MBS could improve utilization rates. MBSpatients have a desire to have their communities provide resources to support their postoperative success.
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