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Published in: Obesity Surgery 4/2020

01-04-2020 | Obesity | Brief Communication

A MOOC About Bariatric Surgery Improves Knowledge and Promotes Patients’ Soft Skills

Authors: E. Pottier, L. Boulanouar, M. Bertrand, A. Estrade, A. Croiset, C. Martineau, J. Y. Plantec, B. Escourou, P. Ritz

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 4/2020

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Abstract

The ASMBS recommends that patients should be provided with educational materials to improve informed consent about bariatric surgery. Massive online open courses (MOOCs) are learning sources which are free, online, and available to people in remote situations. A French language MOOC regarding preparation for obesity surgery targets patients, as well as HCP, and people curious about this treatment. The patients’ knowledge and skills after completion of the 5-week learning sessions (evaluated with semi-direct interviews) improved. Soft skills such as feeling empowered to ask questions to their HCP and explaining their plan to their relatives improved. This study suggests that MOOC can be a resource to improve knowledge and soft skills in patients for a better consent to surgery and follow-up.
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Metadata
Title
A MOOC About Bariatric Surgery Improves Knowledge and Promotes Patients’ Soft Skills
Authors
E. Pottier
L. Boulanouar
M. Bertrand
A. Estrade
A. Croiset
C. Martineau
J. Y. Plantec
B. Escourou
P. Ritz
Publication date
01-04-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-019-04143-5

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