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Analysis of Portuguese language blogs about bariatric surgery: key doubts of internauts regarding the postoperative period

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Abstract

Background

The Internet, particularly blogs have become an important tool for patients to disseminate and exchange information on a variety of health topics, including bariatric surgery. By virtue of its interactivity being free of judgement from health care providers, blogs expose gaps in patients’ knowledge and understanding.

Purpose

This study analyzes the main doubts expressed in blogs by patients in the postoperative period of bariatric surgery.

Method

This is a qualitative exploratory study of 11 blogs of patients, who underwent bariatric surgery, that were available on the Internet between October 2013 and May 2017. The data were collected through a structured instrument and analyzed according to Bardin’s suggestions. The sampling method used was intentional.

Results

Evolution of diet, weight loss, plateau effect, weight regain, physical exercises, physiological changes, complications, use of contraceptive and pregnancy were the main areas of concern.

Conclusion

More needs to be done to educate and prepare bariatric patients for the postoperative period. The content found in blogs serves towards building better links with patients, helps them make better decisions, and provides them an opportunity to be active participants in their own treatment.

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  1. Graduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil

    Lívia Moreira Barros & Natasha Marques Frota

  2. Nursing Department, University of International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony (UNILAB), Redenção, CE, Brazil

    Thiago Moura de Araújo

  3. University of California, East Bay, Concord, CA, USA

    Michelle Tellez

  4. University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil

    Heloisa Helena Peres Ciqueto

  5. Nursing Department, UFC, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil

    Joselany Áfio Caetano

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Barros, L.M., Frota, N.M., de Araújo, T.M. et al. Analysis of Portuguese language blogs about bariatric surgery: key doubts of internauts regarding the postoperative period. Eat Weight Disord 24, 1113–1120 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-017-0465-y

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