Bariatric Surgery Candidates: A Qualitative Study
Evaluating the research process:
Obesity and treatment meanings in bariatric surgery candidates
HCS 465
University of Phoenix
June 3, 2015
Once a research study has come to a closure, it is often reviewed by its peers. Research evaluation is a vital process that determines whether a program or study is effective and how effective. Research studies must be successful in its results or at least bring light to new knowledge. If it does neither, then not only would it not allowed to proceed, but also it would be a waste of resources. The study under evaluation is the article Obesity and Treatment Meanings in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: A Qualitative Study.
The research evaluation process consists of identification of the client, determining …show more content…
Since 1980, the obesity epidemic has swept the US by storm. The US currently holds the highest percentage for population obesity when compared to other high income countries; even when it is compared to other countries (not just developed countries), it still hold ranks in the top tier. Previous studies about obesity were more of a quantitative nature, numerical sense; thus they lack the comprehension of the subject’s perception of obesity and its treatments. These studies showed that a source of distressed for obese individuals were related to contemporary culture, interpersonal and intimate problems, and difficulties in professional …show more content…
Obesity is understood as an internal problem that affects all three dimensions (personal, interpersonal, and professional). Eating behavior holds multiple important roles on different sides of the spectrum in the participant’s life. Not only does it play a role weight and health maintenance, but also plays a role as a coping strategy to deal with stressful events. When the individual is maintaining their weight they are perceived as having control; however, if they use eating as a coping strategy, it is perceived as a loss of control. Treatment, bariatric surgery in this case, is perceived as a miracle cure that will solve all of the participant’s life problems. The results of the data collected did increase the knowledge and understanding of how obese individuals view their obesity and how the perceive the treatments (bariatric surgery). One limitation of this research study is that all of the participants came from the same hospital. Another limitation is that the sample size was not large and diverse enough. Meaning that the results may only reflect that particular environment, so it does not give a proper representation of the general public. The article stated the additional longitudinal studies are needed to assess the relationship between weight loss, quality of life expectations, and long-term compliance and
Obesity and treatment meanings in bariatric surgery candidates
HCS 465
University of Phoenix
June 3, 2015
Once a research study has come to a closure, it is often reviewed by its peers. Research evaluation is a vital process that determines whether a program or study is effective and how effective. Research studies must be successful in its results or at least bring light to new knowledge. If it does neither, then not only would it not allowed to proceed, but also it would be a waste of resources. The study under evaluation is the article Obesity and Treatment Meanings in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: A Qualitative Study.
The research evaluation process consists of identification of the client, determining …show more content…
Since 1980, the obesity epidemic has swept the US by storm. The US currently holds the highest percentage for population obesity when compared to other high income countries; even when it is compared to other countries (not just developed countries), it still hold ranks in the top tier. Previous studies about obesity were more of a quantitative nature, numerical sense; thus they lack the comprehension of the subject’s perception of obesity and its treatments. These studies showed that a source of distressed for obese individuals were related to contemporary culture, interpersonal and intimate problems, and difficulties in professional …show more content…
Obesity is understood as an internal problem that affects all three dimensions (personal, interpersonal, and professional). Eating behavior holds multiple important roles on different sides of the spectrum in the participant’s life. Not only does it play a role weight and health maintenance, but also plays a role as a coping strategy to deal with stressful events. When the individual is maintaining their weight they are perceived as having control; however, if they use eating as a coping strategy, it is perceived as a loss of control. Treatment, bariatric surgery in this case, is perceived as a miracle cure that will solve all of the participant’s life problems. The results of the data collected did increase the knowledge and understanding of how obese individuals view their obesity and how the perceive the treatments (bariatric surgery). One limitation of this research study is that all of the participants came from the same hospital. Another limitation is that the sample size was not large and diverse enough. Meaning that the results may only reflect that particular environment, so it does not give a proper representation of the general public. The article stated the additional longitudinal studies are needed to assess the relationship between weight loss, quality of life expectations, and long-term compliance and