Understanding the Experience of Osteoporosis Risk in Bariatric Surgical Patients

Despite what is known about risk factors, preventive treatment, and increased prevalence of fragility fractures in post-bariatric surgical patients, little how patient perspectives osteoporosis inform their commitment to bone health. The purpose this study was examine the lived experience people who have had bariatric surgery. Interpretive phenomenology used explore from patients Eligibility criteria included female, age older than 18 years, able understand speak English. This research provided an understanding constructed realities experiences those Participants incorrectly felt they no for after Patients need be aware leading potential surgery; nurses are well positioned enhance prevention efforts population through pre- postoperative education.