A Multisensory Approach to Monitor Bariatric Patient’s Postsurgical Behavior and Lessen Weight Recidivism

Authors

Sarah Sohail, Wright State University - Main Campus
Joon K. Shim, Wright State UniversityFollow
Utkarshani Jaimini, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Dene Berman, Lifespan Counseling AssociatesFollow
Priti Parikh, Wright State UniversityFollow
Amit Sheth, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

10-2017

Abstract

Obesity has been on the rise in recent decades and created a significant burden on health care. Bariatric surgery has emerged as the most effective treatment to help severely obese patients. Despite the major success of bariatric surgery, a significant amount of weight recidivism and failure of sustained weight loss is still seen. One study showed that up to 20% of patients regain a significant amount of their weight after surgery. The purpose of our research is to determine if monitoring bariatric patients’ pre- and postoperative compliance with active and passive sensors can bolster bariatric patients’ progress and lessen weight recidivism.

Repository Citation

Sohail, S., Shim, J. K., Jaimini, U., Berman, D., Parikh, P., & Sheth, A. (2017). A Multisensory Approach to Monitor Bariatric Patient’s Postsurgical Behavior and Lessen Weight Recidivism. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 13 (10), S139-S140.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/surg/722

DOI

10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.308