Pre-bariatric surgery psychological evaluation: assessing beliefs about surgery Mirella P. Auchus Ph.D., MBA VAMC Jackson Mississippi, and Private Practice Psychology, Flowood, Mississippi, USA

Many studies have surveyed psychological assessment protocols used for evaluating bariatric surgery candidates. Although mental health practitioners generally conduct a clinical interview and administer various measures including self-report and objective measures in their assessment protocol, review of the literature does not reveal a standardized psychological protocol or battery. The psychological assessment usually includes a clinical interview which addresses motivation for surgery, weight/diet history, eating behaviors, psychiatric history (including alcohol and substance abuse), and support network.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - July 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Mirella Auchus Source Type: research