U.S., Jan. 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT03394638) titled 'Assessing the Value of eHealth for Bariatric Surgery' on Dec. 6, 2017.
Brief Summary: Bariatric surgery is the only treatment with long standing effect of morbid obesity. The key elements to success are the patient-selection, an experienced bariatric team and a completed follow-up program. Follow-up programs can consist of, for example, providing social support in support groups, teaching psychological skills, such as coping with the body change or teaching self-regulation of body weight. Furthermore, follow-up is important for dietary and sports counselling. The experience of the team members and coaching skills are essential in in...