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ArticleObesity surgery2026

Experienced Chinese Bariatric Case Managers' Perceptions of their Roles in Bariatric Case Management: A Qualitative Study.

Chunqun Li, Changxian Liu, Yanshan Lin, Chao Wang, Chen Zhou, Cheng Zhang, Haiying Li, Hongmei Zhu, Huiqian He, Huiying Yang and 24 more

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Chunqun LiDepartment of General Surgery, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Changxian LiuDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Yanshan LinDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Chao WangOutpatient Department, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Chen ZhouDepartment of Pancreatic and Metabolic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Cheng ZhangHepatic-biliary-pancreatic Surgical Department, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Haiying LiDepartment 1 of General Surgery, Baoji Hospital Affiliated to Xian Medical College, Baoji, China.
Hongmei ZhuDepartment of Gastrointestinal surgery, Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
Huiqian HeDiagnosis and Treatment Center for Obesity and Diabetes Surgical Department of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou Central Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
Huiying YangGastrointestinal Surgical Department, Xiaolan Peoples Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, China.
Jia LiuDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Jing WangGastrointestinal Surgical Department, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China.
Lin YaoDepartment of General Surgery&Metabolic Bariatric Medical Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.
Lingchen XuMetabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, China.
Min ZhangMetabolic & Bariatric Medical Center, BenQ Medical Center, Suzhou, China.
Ningli YangDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Peoples Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China.
Qiubai JiangGastrointestinal minimally invasive center, The Third Peoples Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China.
Qiyun ChenDepartment of Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, First Peoples Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.
Rijiao XiaoDepartment of Fourth General Surgery, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Ronghui DuDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Shanghai Sixth Peoples Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Shiyi YinGastrointestinal Surgical Department, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Shuang WangDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Changchun Jiahe Surgical Hospital, Changchun, China.
Suoying LeiDepartment of Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery, The Second Hospital of Qujing City, Yunan Province, Qujing, China.
Tingting ChengDepartment 1 of Gastrointestinal Disease Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
Wane ZhaoDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Wen ZhangDepartment of Obesity Hernia Surgery, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Xiaoxia LiuDepartment 1 of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Harbin City, Harbin, China.
Xiaozhen XuDepartment of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth Peoples Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xu HuGastrointestinal Surgical Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, China.
Yao LiGastrointestinal Surgical Department, Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Liying LiuDepartment of Gastrointestinal, Thyroid, and Hernia Surgery, The First Peoples Hospital of Kunming City, Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.
Zhihong SuGastrointestinal Surgical Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Wah YangDepartment of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Xue GongSchool of Medical Technology and Nursing, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, China. shurui@szpu.edu.cn.

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introductionBariatric case managers (BCMs) are crucial in serving clients undergoing bariatric surgery in China. Understanding the perspectives of experienced BCMs regarding their roles in bariatric case management remains limited. This study seeks to understand the perceptions of experienced BCMs regarding their roles in bariatric care.

methodsThis qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with 29 experienced BCMs, each having more than three years of involvement in the field or experience with over 1000 patients. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analyzed.

resultsThree themes emerged regarding BCM perceptions: “The ‘Prevention-Intervention-Feedback’ Closed-Loop System in Comprehensive Safety Management”, “Dual Tension between Emotional Labor and Patient Empowerment”, and “Professional Identity Reconstruction within Systemic Constraints”. Experienced BCMs expressed mixed feelings about their roles, emphasizing safety for patient management. They also advocated standards for BCMs.

conclusionThe findings highlight the unique role and contributions of the BCM within the Chinese context. Experienced BCMs prioritize patient safety while providing case management. Developing a national BCM alliance or fostering bariatric nurse specialists who establish standards for bariatric case management is essential for future professionalization. A national care and research platform is advocated for quality improvement.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelBariatric SurgeryCase ManagementCase ManagersObesity, MorbidProfessional RoleAdultChinaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SafetyQualitative ResearchBariatric case managerBariatric surgeryCase managementSafety management

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