2023
A qualitative analysis describing attrition from bariatric surgery to identify strategies for improving retention in patients who desire treatment
Chao G, Lindquist K, Vitous C, Tolentino D, Delaney L, Alimi Y, Jafri S, Telem D. A qualitative analysis describing attrition from bariatric surgery to identify strategies for improving retention in patients who desire treatment. Surgical Endoscopy 2023, 37: 6032-6043. PMID: 37103571, PMCID: PMC10136401, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10030-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgeryBariatric surgery programFear of surgeryTheoretical Domains FrameworkSurgery programSerious chronic diseaseFuture theory-based interventionsNon-Hispanic whitesBackgroundAmong patientsResultsTwenty patientsTheory-based interventionChronic diseasesPatientsSurgeryClinical sitesConclusionsThis studyAnticipated regretTDF domainsDomains FrameworkIntervention designHealthy lifeSocial rolesDropout rateEnvironmental contextTreatment
2022
Variation in pre-operative insurance requirements for bariatric surgery
Gomez-Rexrode A, Chhabra K, Telem D, Chao G. Variation in pre-operative insurance requirements for bariatric surgery. Surgical Endoscopy 2022, 36: 8358-8363. PMID: 35513536, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09293-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgeryInsurance typePoisson regressionInsurance plan typeBariatric surgery programLife-saving interventionsCross-sectional assessmentPlan typeBackgroundFor patientsSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeU.S. Census regionSurgery programMedicaid plansPatientsSurgeryWeight lossMedicaidNumber of monthsInsurance plansCommercial plansCensus regionGreater frequencyInsurance requirementsGreater number
2020
Convergent Mixed Methods Exploration of Telehealth in Bariatric Surgery: Maximizing Provider Resources and Access
Chao GF, Ehlers AP, Ellimoottil C, Varban OA, Dimick JB, Telem DA. Convergent Mixed Methods Exploration of Telehealth in Bariatric Surgery: Maximizing Provider Resources and Access. Obesity Surgery 2020, 31: 1877-1881. PMID: 33111249, PMCID: PMC7591243, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05059-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgery processBariatric surgery programHealthcare resource utilizationCare delivery modalitiesSelf-reported weightSurgery processSurgery visitsUS healthcare systemBariatric surgeryTelehealth visitsTelehealth useSurgery programTelehealth implementationShow ratesProvider perspectivesHealthcare systemTelehealthDelivery modalitiesPrior yearVisitsInsurance providersCoverage decisionsMixed methods explorationPatientsSurgery