A novel but fundamental approach to follow-up after weight loss surgery an evaluation of a revised therapeutic program in a residential retreat facility in New Zealand

The Foundations of Healthy Living Retreat was established in 2012 based on a ‘back-on-track’ cognitive behavioural therapy-type program with acceptance commitment therapy modules, exercise and nutrition.  Our residential retreat program has been developed to cultivate an ownership of management of a chronic disease by examining not just the physical but also the psychol ogical components of obesity. In September 2106, we reflected on our participant outcomes by assessing engagement, personal interaction and behaviour changes and revised our program as a result of feedback.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research