To explore the factors influencing adherence to one-year follow-up visits after bariatric surgery in a Chinese population, specifically focusing on demographic and disease-related characteristics.
Key Findings:
Poor follow-up compliance is prevalent, with rates ranging from 3% to over 60%.
Demographic and disease-related factors significantly influence follow-up adherence, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.
Women may show greater adherence compared to men, but findings are inconsistent across studies.
Higher BMI has mixed associations with adherence to follow-up visits, indicating a complex relationship.
Interpretation:
The study highlights the complexity of factors affecting follow-up adherence post-bariatric surgery, indicating a need for tailored interventions to improve compliance and suggesting areas for future research.
Limitations:
The study is limited to a single hospital in West China, which may affect generalizability.
The reliance on self-reported data for follow-up attendance may introduce bias, particularly in qualitative responses.
Conclusion:
A mixed-methods approach provides a comprehensive understanding of factors influencing follow-up adherence, emphasizing the need for targeted strategies to enhance patient compliance and suggesting further research avenues.
