Quality of Life in Obese Subjects Following Biliopancreatic Diversion

In this study, the authors examined health-related quality of life in severely obese patients prior to and following biliopancreatic diversion (BPD). They evaluated quality of life (QoL) by using the Impact of Weight on Quality of Life (IWQOL), a 74-item self-report questionnaire that assesses the Q...

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Published in:Behavioral medicine (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2005-07, Vol.31 (2), p.53-62
Main Authors: Adami, Gian Franco, Ramberti, Giovanni, Weiss, Annalisa, Carlini, Flavia, Murelli, Federica, Scopinaro, Nicole
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Adult
Behavior Modification
Biliopancreatic Diversion - methods
Body Composition
Body Weight
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Interpersonal Relationship
Male
Middle Aged
Obese people
Obesity
Obesity - surgery
Outcome Measures
Outcomes of Treatment
Pancreas
Patients
Physical Health
Postoperative Period
Quality of Life
Questionnaires
Scientific Concepts
Self Concept
Selfreport measures
Surgery
Surveys and Questionnaires
Weight control
Weight Loss
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Summary:In this study, the authors examined health-related quality of life in severely obese patients prior to and following biliopancreatic diversion (BPD). They evaluated quality of life (QoL) by using the Impact of Weight on Quality of Life (IWQOL), a 74-item self-report questionnaire that assesses the QoL in physical and mental areas and the comfort with food. The questionnaire was administered to 50 obese patients prior to and at 1 year following BPD, to 150 postobese subjects at 3 years following BPD, and to 50 lean controls. At 1 year after the operation, the authors found a sharp improvement toward normality in the QoL, and the cross-sectional findings suggest that this result was maintained in the long term. Following BPD, patients' weight loss and long-term maintenance are accompanied by overall beneficial effects on their QoL.
ISSN:0896-4289
1940-4026
DOI:10.3200/BMED.31.2.53-62