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A Multisensory Approach to Monitor Bariatric Patient’s Postsurgical Behavior and Lessen Weight Recidivism
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases
  • Sarah Sohail, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Joon K. Shim, Wright State University
  • Utkarshani Jaimini, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Dene Berman, Lifespan Counseling Associates
  • Priti Parikh, Wright State University
  • Amit Sheth, Wright State University - Main Campus
Document Type
Abstract
Publication Date
10-1-2017
Abstract

Obesity has been on the rise in recent decades and created a significant burden on health care. Bariatric surgery has emerged as the most effective treatment to help severely obese patients. Despite the major success of bariatric surgery, a significant amount of weight recidivism and failure of sustained weight loss is still seen. One study showed that up to 20% of patients regain a significant amount of their weight after surgery. The purpose of our research is to determine if monitoring bariatric patients’ pre- and postoperative compliance with active and passive sensors can bolster bariatric patients’ progress and lessen weight recidivism.

DOI
10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.308
Citation Information
Sarah Sohail, Joon K. Shim, Utkarshani Jaimini, Dene Berman, et al.. "A Multisensory Approach to Monitor Bariatric Patient’s Postsurgical Behavior and Lessen Weight Recidivism" Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases Vol. 13 Iss. 10 (2017) p. S139 - S140 ISSN: 1550-7289
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amit_sheth/558/