ArticleObesity surgery2025
DELTO Study: Delphi Consensus on Long-Term Textbook Outcome After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery.
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- Patient Expectations of Bariatric Outcomes, Baseline, and Long-term Evaluation.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- The Role of Preoperative Weight Loss Interventions on Long-Term Bariatric Surgery Outcomes: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to create a comprehensive Core Outcome Set (COS) for assessing the long-term outcome (≥ 5 years) after Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (MBS), through the use of the Delphi method.
methodsThe study utilized a three-phase approach. In Phase 1, a long list of items was identified through a literature review and expert input, forming the basis for an online Delphi survey. In Phase 2, Dutch healthcare professionals involved in MBS care, defined as having at least 1 year of experience in routine follow-up or managing issues arising during follow-up, rated the importance of these items over three Delphi rounds using a 5-point Likert scale. Participants had the option to suggest additional items. Consensus was defined as 75% agreement among panelists. In Phase 3, the final COS was validated at a national conference.
resultsThirty-one professionals participated in the first Delphi round. Of these, 28 (90%) completed the second round, and 24 (77%) completed the third round. The final COS, validated by 18 healthcare professionals, included various domains: short-term textbook outcome, weight loss, remission of comorbidities, quality of life, micronutrient deficiencies, lifestyle, psychopathology, long-term complications, and preoperative indication.
conclusionsThe final COS offers a multidimensional approach to evaluate long-term outcomes after MBS. This COS is expected to enhance the measurement and benchmarking of MBS care, providing a more holistic view of patient outcomes.
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