Adherence to Vitamin Supplementation Recommendations in Youth Who Have Undergone Bariatric Surgery as Teenagers: a Mixed Methods Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Adherence to Vitamin Supplementation Recommendations in Youth Who Have Undergone Bariatric Surgery as Teenagers: a Mixed Methods Study

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  • Anna Lena Brorsson

  • Karin Nordin

  • Kerstin Ekbom

  • July 31, 2020

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    Bariatric surgery in adolescents can lead to significant micronutrient deficiencies, particularly hypovitaminosis D.

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    Adherence to vitamin supplementation recommendations post-surgery is notably lower in adolescents compared to adults.

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    Barriers to adherence include difficulties in remembering to take supplements and managing multiple tablets.

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    Non-adherence to vitamin supplementation is linked to poorer health outcomes and may impact long-term success after surgery.

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    Understanding barriers and facilitators to adherence is crucial for providing effective support to adolescents post-bariatric surgery.

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Adherence to Vitamin Supplementation Recommendations in Youth Who Have Undergone Bariatric Surgery as Teenagers: a Mixed Methods Study

  • by Anna Lena Brorsson, Karin Nordin, Kerstin Ekbom

  • July 31, 2020

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