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标题：An endeavour for change and self-efficacy in transition: patient perspectives on postoperative recovery after bariatric surgery–a qualitative study
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作者：Karuna Dahlberg ; Ami Bylund ; Erik Stenberg 等
期刊名称：International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
电子版ISSN：1748-2631
出版年度：2022
卷号：17
期号：1
页码：1-11
DOI：10.1080/17482631.2022.2050458
语种：English
出版社：Taylor & Francis
摘要：Purpose Self-efficacy plays a role in the process of making lifestyle changes. After bariatric surgery, patients must adapt to several lifelong lifestyle changes. The aim of this study was to explore patients’ experiences of recovery after bariatric surgery in those reporting low preoperative self-efficacy. Methods This qualitative inductive interview study included 18 participants. Individual interviews were conducted approximately one year after the surgery. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results The analysis identified one theme, and five subthemes describing recovery after bariatric surgery. Participants described being at a crossroads before surgery and having to make a change. After surgery, they had to learn to handle their new situation, which included getting to know their new body, handling thoughts about themselves, and managing social relations. To enhance their situation, support and information were essential. Social relations, support, successes, and challenges influenced their self-efficacy, and thoughts about adopting lifestyle changes, maintaining motivation, and handling setbacks. Conclusions Recovery one year after bariatric surgery is an ongoing process that involves challenges encountered in lifestyle changes and physical and psychological transformations. Self-efficacy is not static and is influenced during the recovery process. Support and information are essential to enhance patient recovery after bariatric surgery.
关键词：Bariatric surgery ;qualitative study ;recovery ;self-efficacy