Empowering Pacific Patients on the Weight Loss Surgery Pathway: A Co-designed Evaluation Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Empowering Pacific Patients on the Weight Loss Surgery Pathway: A Co-designed Evaluation Study

  • By

  • Tamasin Ariana Taylor

  • Grant Beban

  • Elaine Yi

  • Michael Veukiso

  • Genevieve Sang-Yum

  • Ofa Dewes

  • Wendy Wrapson

  • Nalei Taufa

  • Andrew R. T. Campbell

  • Richard J. Siegert

  • Peter Shepherd

  • February 12, 2024

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    Weight loss surgery is highly effective for obesity-related co-morbidities, with significant remission rates for conditions like type 2 diabetes.

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    Pacific populations in New Zealand face the highest obesity rates but have the lowest engagement in publicly funded weight loss surgery.

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    A substantial attrition rate exists among Pacific patients in preoperative stages, with 73% dropping out before surgery in a major program.

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    The study aimed to develop a Pacific-led preoperative program to improve retention and patient experience by addressing cultural and economic barriers.

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    The program included community-based sessions, Pacific role models, and financial support, emphasizing culturally safe interactions and group discussions.

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Empowering Pacific Patients on the Weight Loss Surgery Pathway: A Co-designed Evaluation Study

  • by Tamasin Ariana Taylor, Grant Beban, Elaine Yi, Michael Veukiso, Genevieve Sang-Yum, Ofa Dewes, Wendy Wrapson, Nalei Taufa, Andrew R. T. Campbell, Richard J. Siegert, Peter Shepherd

  • February 12, 2024

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