Review of Family-Based Approaches to Improving Metabolic Outcomes Among Bariatric Surgery Patients
Denise C. Vidot, Guillermo Prado, Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz, Manuel Cuesta, Christina Spadola, Sarah E. Messiah
- Bariatric surgery patients are more likely to achieve lasting success when families are involved, including shared healthy eating habits and emotional support.
- The home environment plays a major role in long-term success after surgery.
- This review supports family-based education and behavioral support in bariatric surgery programs.
- For families, this highlights that the journey is a team effort, with Dr. de la Cruz-Muñoz's practice emphasizing comprehensive family support.
This review article published in SOARD examined family-based approaches to improving metabolic outcomes among bariatric surgery patients, synthesizing evidence on how involving family members and household support systems can improve weight loss outcomes, dietary adherence, physical activity, and resolution of comorbidities. The review supports integrating family-based behavioral interventions into bariatric surgery programs to optimize outcomes.
Vidot DC, Prado G, de la Cruz-Muñoz N, Cuesta M, Spadola C, Messiah SE. Review of Family-Based Approaches to Improving Metabolic Outcomes Among Bariatric Surgery Patients. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2015;11(2):464-465. doi:10.1016/j.soard.2014.08.004. PMID: 25604833.
