Challenges in Nutrition Education among Patients undergoing Bariatric Surgery : A narrative review

Nur Dalia Mohd Yusof; Mohd Ramadan Ab Hamid; Muhammad Umar Ridhwan

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9i27.5613

Authors

Nur Dalia Mohd Yusof Centre for Dietetics Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Mohd Ramadan Ab Hamid Integrated Nutrition Science and Therapy Research Group(INSPiRE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Muhammad Umar Ridhwan Faculty of Nursing, Andalas Universiti, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9i27.5613

Keywords:

Bariatric surgery, nutrition education, narrative review, patient education

Abstract

Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective therapies for achieving long-term weight loss in people with severe obesity. However, nutrition education can be very difficult due to various factors. This article aims to explore the challenges of nutrition education in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. A literature search was conducted using the terms 'bariatric surgery', 'nutrition education', 'nutrition challenges', 'healthcare providers', 'obesity' and 'patient education materials'. The evaluation showed that patients need longer follow-ups by healthcare professionals to support their motivation to change. Patients need more user-friendly and engaging resources with images, videos, and animations.

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