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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are shown to improve patient outcomes and reduce length of hospital stay. However, there is currently limited consensus on the perioperative management of patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgery (BMS) in the United Kingdom. This study aims to survey the level of consistency in patient care undergoing BMS. Bariatric nurse specialists from...
Improved self‐esteem and body image, as well as reduced experiences of weight stigma are important patient‐reported obesity treatment outcomes. However, more knowledge is needed about how individuals who have undergone metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) perceive themselves and their bodies and use different coping strategies in relation to body image and self‐esteem long‐term after MBS. In this...
In early 2023, a new type of weight loss medication, Wegovy (semaglutide), was made available in Denmark. Both subsequent media coverage and public demand were huge. Wegovy is only available by prescription, primarily via general practitioners. However, there is very little knowledge about how healthcare professionals (HCPs) in general practice might deal with the great demand for and attention surrounding...