Open AccessEffectiveness of Online Aftercare Programs Following Intragastric Balloon Placement for Obesity Is Similar to Traditional Follow-up: a Large Propensity Matched US Multicenter Study
Author(s) -
Eric J. Vargas,
Fateh Bazerbachi,
Andrew C. Storm,
Monika Rizk,
Andrés Acosta,
Karen Grothe,
Matt M. Clark,
Manpreet S. Mundi,
Carl M. Pesta,
Ahmad Bali,
Eric Ibegbu,
Rachel Moore,
Vivek Kumbhari,
Trace Curry,
Reem Z. Sharaiha,
Barham K. Abu Dayyeh
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
obesity surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.474
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1708-0428
pISSN - 0960-8923
DOI - 10.1007/s11695-019-04102-0
Subject(s) - medicine , weight loss , coaching , balloon , limiting , propensity score matching , physical therapy , obesity , surgery , mechanical engineering , management , engineering , economics
The combination of intragastric balloons (IGB) with comprehensive lifestyle and behavioral changes is critical for ongoing weight loss. Many community and rural practices do not have access to robust obesity resources, limiting the use of IGBs. Online aftercare programs were developed in response to this need, delivering lifestyle coaching to maximize effectiveness. How these programs compare to traditional follow-up is currently unknown.