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Bariatric Surgery Survey

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ATTENTION: ARE YOU…
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  • Planning to have bariatric surgery?
  • Between the ages of 18 and 64?
  • In a committed relationship?

If so, you are eligible to participate in an online study about bariatric surgery and relationships. Those who complete the study may enter a raffle to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards.

Participation in this study is completely voluntary. Your decision to participate or not will NOT affect your bariatric surgery candidacy, and if you choose to participate in the study, you may withdraw at any time.

This study is being conducted to fulfill the requirement for my dissertation and is supervised by Dr. Marla Vannucci Ph.D. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at hchamberland@adler.edu or my dissertation chair mvannucci@adler.edu. This study has been approved by the Adler University IRB (IRB@adler.edu).

If you are interested in learning more, you may either:

  • Go to the online survey URL

You will find the survey here: Bariatric Surgery and Relationships​

2) OR, you can contact the researcher, Heather Chamberland, at hchamberland @adler.edu
 
Hi Everyone,

I am a 5th-year doctoral student attempting to complete my dissertation. The proposed exploratory research aims to add to the literature and further understand the relationships among romantic couples’ dynamics, obesity, and bariatric surgery. Specifically, this study seeks to identify aspects of relationships affected by bariatric surgery such as post-surgery adherence challenges, perceptions of partner support, intimacy issues, outcomes of surgery, and overall patient health. The research aims to assist providers in understanding the relational challenges associated with bariatric surgery which may lead to further interventions. In addition, the current study aims to provide therapists medical providers, and allied healthcare professionals with information to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes following bariatric surgery.

Please let me know if you have any questions!
 
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