Summary of best evidence for management among patients after metabolic bariatric surgery
ZHANG Yang
WANG Caixing
CUI Siyu
WEI Ling
LI Tiantian
LI Yanan
HAN Peiqi
Abstract：Objective To systematically retrieve and synthesize evidence on management in patients after metabolic bariatric surgery(MBS).Methods The clinical guidelines,consensus,systematic reviews,best practices,and evidence summaries on management of MBS patients were retrieved from computer decision support systems,guideline repositories,comprehensive databases and professional society websites,with the time setting from inception till October 7,2024.Two researchers evaluated the quality of the literature and extracted relevant evidence independently.Results A total of 16 articles were included,comprising 2 clinical decisions,5 guidelines,4 systematic reviews,2 evidence summaries,and 3 expert consensuses.Thirty-one pieces of evidence were synthesized across six domains:multidisciplinary collaboration management,dietary and nutritional management,exercise and physical activity management,psychological management,health behavior management and follow-up management.Conclusion This study summarizes the best evidence on management of MBS patients for clinical practice,optimizing postoperative management strategies and promoting their long-term weight loss outcomes and life quality.
Keywords：Metabolic bariatric surgeryManagementHealth educationBest evidenceEvidence summaryEvidence-based nursing
Publication Date：2026-01-20
Online Publishing Date：2026-03-17(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：7( 51-57 )