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07-12-2024 | Bariatric Surgery | Review Article

Psychological and psychiatric standardized procedures for metabolic bariatric surgery: a clinical practice model for mental health providers

Authors: Micanti Fausta, Caiazza Claudio, Musella Mario, Paone Emanuela, Navarra Giuseppe

Published in: Updates in Surgery

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Abstract

Introduction

Obesity is a multifactorial and chronic disease, constantly growing in prevalence. Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) is among the most effective therapies for obesity, determining consistent long-term weight loss and maintenance. Increasing evidence suggests a relevant mental health contribution to obesity pathogenesis. European and International Guidelines for MBS emphasize the importance of a pre-surgical psychological/psychiatric assessment and a post-surgical follow-up to improve MBS outcomes. Yet, no standard psychological/psychiatric procedures currently exist.

Methods

This paper overviews the psychological/psychiatric procedures which Italian mental health providers currently perform on MBS candidates to provide psychological support through every step of the MBS, from the assessment to the postsurgical follow-up, to evaluate eligibility, prevent mental health flare-ups and weight regain, as endorsed by the Board of the Italian Society of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases (SICOB).

Results

The psychological/psychiatric procedures should encompass two phases: pre-surgical assessment and post-surgical follow-up. Pre-surgical assessment should investigate every condition that might reduce the MBS effectiveness or contraindicate the surgical process. It must include a mental state evaluation, weight history, eating behavior, body image, psychosocial conditions, and motivation. The post-surgical follow-up should offer psychological support to patients in achieving weight loss and maintenance. It should also prevent the onset or recurrence of psychiatric disorders that may affect clinical outcomes.

Discussion

This paper is the first to introduce a standardized protocol for psychological/psychiatric procedures for each phase of the surgical process, to allow MBS candidates to receive similar care despite geographical differences. It also serves as a potential clinical model for assessing mental eligibility or contraindications prior to MBS, and subsequently support the individual behavioral and lifestyle changes to achieve and maintain weight loss.
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Metadata
Title
Psychological and psychiatric standardized procedures for metabolic bariatric surgery: a clinical practice model for mental health providers
Authors
Micanti Fausta
Caiazza Claudio
Musella Mario
Paone Emanuela
Navarra Giuseppe
Publication date
07-12-2024
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Updates in Surgery
Print ISSN: 2038-131X
Electronic ISSN: 2038-3312
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13304-024-02053-5
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