Abstract

The purpose of this DNP quality improvement project was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention plan, including using MyFitnessPal in post-bariatric surgery patients to maximize weight loss and prevent weight gain between six and nine months post-op.

Authors

Lisa Kuntz

Author Details

Lisa Kuntz, DNP, RNFA, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

Bariatric Surgery, Post-operative Weight Gain, Behavioral Intervention

Advisor

Collins, Dr. Andrea

Second Advisor

Johnston, Dr. Kristen

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2023

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2023-04-24

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