Only outcomes of the IWQoL , SF-36 and OWQoL show QoL outcomes that exceed community norms .
The QoL is increased after bariatric surgery on both the short and long term .
However , due to the heterogeneity of the studies and the generality of the question naires is it hard to make a distinction between different surgeries and difficult to see a relation with medical profit .
Currently the effects of bariatric surgery are generally expressed in excess weight loss or comorbidity reduction .
Therefore the aim of this review was to provide insight in the available prospect i ve evidence regarding the short and long-term effects of bariatric surgery on Quality of Life ( QoL ) and a comparison with community norms .
Does bariatric surgery improve the patient's quality of life?
OBJECTIVE The aim of this investigation was to assess the effect of malabsorptive bariatric surgery ( BS ) on the quality of life ( QoL ) , applying the Nottingham Health Profile ( NHP ) and the bariatric analysis and reporting outcome system ( BAROS ) . DESIGN A prospect i ve cohort study was performed in 100 adult patients ( > 18 years ) undergoing bariatric surgery by malabsorptive technique for one year . RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES Patients were monitored from the beginning of the BS program until a year after the intervention , applying the NHP and the BAROS test . At baseline , the mean weight of the women was 132 ± 22 kg and the Body Mass Index ( BMI ) was 50.7 kg/m² . RESULTS The values obtained from different areas applying the NHP question naire showed statistical significant differences ( p < 0.001 ) with respect to baseline values . According to the BAROS test , 48 % of patients lost 25 - 49 % of weight excess and 80.8 % had resolved major comorbidities at 1 yr . According to the Moorehead-Ardelt QoL score , there were major improvements in employment and self-esteem in 89 % and 87 % of patients , respectively , and improvements in physical activity , sexual and social relationships . According to the total mean BAROS score , the outcome was considered " very good " . CONCLUSION NHP and BAROS question naires appear to be useful and easily applicable tools to assess the QoL of obese patients
Only outcomes of the IWQoL , SF-36 and OWQoL show QoL outcomes that exceed community norms .
The QoL is increased after bariatric surgery on both the short and long term .
However , due to the heterogeneity of the studies and the generality of the question naires is it hard to make a distinction between different surgeries and difficult to see a relation with medical profit .
Currently the effects of bariatric surgery are generally expressed in excess weight loss or comorbidity reduction .
Therefore the aim of this review was to provide insight in the available prospect i ve evidence regarding the short and long-term effects of bariatric surgery on Quality of Life ( QoL ) and a comparison with community norms .