AWM: Adults with Obesity BMI >/=30 (2020-21)
Author and Year:
Hollis G, Franz R, et al, 2020
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Implementation of a very low calorie diet program into the pre-operative model of care for obese general elective surgery patients: outcomes of a feasibility randomised control trial.
Authors:
Hollis G, Franz R, Bauer J ,Bell J
Journal:
Nutrition & Dietetics
Year of publication:
2020
Volume:
77
Issue:
5
Page numbers:
490-498
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Low risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients awaiting elective general surgery with a BMI >/=30 kg/m2 and aged over 18 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnant, preparing/undergoing IVF, intellectually or mentally impaired, had liver failure, portal
hypertension, acute cardiovascular disease or type 1 diabetes.
Research Purpose:
To evaluate the feasibility of implementing a very low calorie diet (VLCD) weight loss program into the pre-operative model of care for elective general surgery patients with obesity.
Blinding efforts:
see ROB 2
Study Location:
Australia
Source(s) of Funding:
Metro North SEED Innovation grant
Please specify names of funders:
Metro North SEED Innovation grant