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Preoperative Use of a Mobile Application Within the Multidisciplinary Team Approach – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

  • By

  • Celine Kadesch

  • Christel Weiss

  • Michael Hetjens

  • Niki Taebi

  • Sebastian Schölch

  • Christoph Reissfelder

  • Susanne Blank

  • Mirko Otto

  • Cui Yang

  • June 15, 2026

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Clinical Report: Utilization of a Mobile App in a Multidisciplinary Team Setting Before Surgery

Overview

This study investigates the effectiveness of a mobile application in enhancing the completion rates of multidisciplinary team assessments prior to bariatric surgery.

Background

Obesity is a significant global health issue, with bariatric surgery being a leading treatment option. Preoperative multidisciplinary assessments are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing surgical risks. However, barriers to completing these assessments often hinder patient progress towards surgery.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial results were provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • The study utilized a prospective, randomized design to evaluate the mobile app's effectiveness.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on patients with obesity II or III and associated medical problems.
  • Patients were randomized into an intervention group using the app and a control group receiving standard care.
  • Barriers to completing multidisciplinary assessments were identified, including lack of understanding and resource scarcity.
  • Mobile health (mHealth) has shown positive influences on patient outcomes in bariatric care.

Clinical Implications

Understanding the barriers to completion can inform strategies to improve multidisciplinary team interactions.

Conclusion

Further investigation into the effectiveness of mobile applications in facilitating preoperative processes for bariatric surgery is warranted.

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  3. Evaluating the Effects of Postoperative Complications in Neurosurgery Through Longitudinal Assessments Using Smartphone Applications, 2021
  4. International Federation for the Surgery and Other Therapies for Obesity (IFSO) global consensus recommendations for optimizing outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy, 2025
  5. Preoperative Use of a Mobile Application Within the Multidisciplinary Team Approach – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, 2026
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  7. International Federation for the Surgery and Other Therapies for Obesity (IFSO) global consensus recommendations for optimizing outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy | BJS | Oxford Academic
  8. Preoperative Use of a Mobile Application Within the Multidisciplinary Team Approach – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial | Obesity Surgery | Springer Nature Link
  9. https://register.awmf.org/assets/guidelines/050-001m_S3_Praevention-Therapie-Adipositas_2024-10.pdf

Original Source(s)

Preoperative Use of a Mobile Application Within the Multidisciplinary Team Approach – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

  • by Celine Kadesch, Christel Weiss, Michael Hetjens, Niki Taebi, Sebastian Schölch, Christoph Reissfelder, Susanne Blank, Mirko Otto, Cui Yang

  • June 15, 2026

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