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ASMBS - Obesity Week 2017
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Describe how understanding of bariatric surgery’s effect on behavioral and psychosocial patterns (both positive and negative) is evolving in response to recent and ongoing research
Identify behaviors recently found to be related to long-term weight loss after bariatric surgery in the LABS study
Understand the relationship between cognitive functioning and adherence to behavioral recommendations after bariatric surgery
Describe the conceptualization, course, and outcome of loss of control eating in adolescents seeking bariatric surgery
Provide examples of ongoing novel methodologies used to study behavioral and psychosocial aspects of bariatric surgery and preliminary findings that these methodologies are yielding
Define person-first language and give 3 examples when speaking about or to individuals with obesity
Identify the functions and signs & symptoms of deficiencies for select micronutrients
Apply evidence-based guidelines when facilitating support groups, advising patients with substance abuse, and developing nutrition guidelines for patients with surgical complications
Understand basic perioperative standards of practice for the bariatric patient population
Identify processes to successfully meet the MBSAQIP accreditation requirements
Implement advanced medication protocols to control pain and nausea after bariatric surgery
Understand the principles of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery and its significance in bariatric surgery
Discuss the current prevalence of revisional surgery and its impact on the bariatric surgery process
Discuss metabolic effects of bariatric surgery
Discuss preoperative care of metabolic patients
Discuss postoperative care of metabolic patients
Review the history & current state of the MBSAQIP
Review best practices & innovative projects & practices by MBSAQIP Accredited Centers & surgeon leaders
Identify areas of deficiencies & compliance with the MBSAQIP triennial site visit process
Understand the role and benefits of yoga in a bariatric surgery program
Understand the role and benefits of meditation in a bariatric surgery program
Explain the personnel and expertise, and supplies, recommended for an inclusive yoga and meditation program
Recognize the potential challenges of establishing a yoga and meditation program for individuals with obesity, and obesity related medical conditions
Identify psychological, behavioral and social issues commonly present in bariatric surgery patients
Summarize behavioral, emotional, interpersonal and cognitive patterns that occur after bariatric surgery and their associations with outcomes
Describe biological and behavioral changes that occur after bariatric surgery, including sexual activity and drug/alcohol abuse
Explain current issues related to the psychosocial evaluation of bariatric surgery patients
Describe ways to integrate traditional treatment methods (e.g., group therapy) as well as technology and remotely-delivered interventions into the treatment of bariatric surgery patients
Demonstrate proficiency in using social media to promote evidence-based scientific knowledge
Use motivational interviewing strategies to support patients in achieving health goals
Describe guidelines for managing weight regain, renal disease, and nutrition support in bariatric surgery patients
Describe effective strategies in creating and maintaining support groups
Identify patient interests and describe how these interests may or may not be feasible to incorporate into the program
Explain the state of current evidence for support group attendance to patients considering or who have had bariatric surgery
Understand how to get started with social media, Twitter, and Blogging
Assess the roles of preoperative diets, such as “shrink the liver diets” or VLCDs
Consider the best way to perform preoperative psychological evaluations, and whether online evaluations are a reasonable option
Identify the warning signs of postoperative problems, in the hospital and as an outpatient
Understand what discharge criteria you might consider including in your practice and whether sleeves should be discharged the same day
Learn about the ASMBS Sleeve Gastrectomy Pathway, and how it can be used
Differentiate between weight regain/obesity disease relapse and anatomic complications
Stress importance of multidisciplinary team approach in evaluating and managing these complex patients
Recognize and manage the common bariatric surgical emergencies.
List procedures and policies to minimize complications in bariatric surgery patients.
Define and manage the common nutritional and metabolic complications associated with bariatric surgery.
Practice postoperative follow up and support of the bariatric surgical patient
Describe the appropriate guidelines for patient follow-up and completion of cases in the MBSAQIP Data Registry
Interpret the surgical and procedural differences of various metabolic and bariatric surgical procedures and their associated complications
Identify the specific steps necessary in preparing for MBS Committee Meetings, MBS Director Meetings, and MBSAQIP Accreditation Site Visits
Understand the Psychological Aspects Involved in Weight Management
Understand Medical Topics in Weight Management
Understand nutritional concerns specific to the Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure
Identify evaluation and treatment considerations in understudied populations (e.g., teens, LGBT, rural, elderly, and individuals with super-super obesity)
Summarize behavioral, emotional, interpersonal and cognitive patterns that occur after bariatric surgery and their associations with outcomes
Describe biological and behavioral changes that occur after bariatric surgery, including sexual activity and drug/alcohol abuse
Explain current issues related to the psychosocial evaluation of bariatric surgery patients
Describe ways to integrate traditional treatment methods (e.g., group therapy) as well as technology and remotely-delivered interventions into the treatment of bariatric surgery patients
Identify psychological, behavioral and social issues commonly present in bariatric surgery patients
Summarize behavioral, emotional, interpersonal and cognitive patterns that occur after bariatric surgery and their associations with outcomes
Describe biological and behavioral changes that occur after bariatric surgery, including sexual activity and drug/alcohol abuse
Explain current issues related to the psychosocial evaluation of bariatric surgery patients
Describe ways to integrate traditional treatment methods (e.g., group therapy) as well as technology and remotely-delivered interventions into the treatment of bariatric surgery patients
Address specific safety issues with anti-obesity medications
Discuss optimal management of diabetes medications pre and post-bariatric surgery. *Highlight best blood glucose management strategies to achieve optimal balance between safety and efficacy utilizing patient case studies
Identify current trends in psychiatric medication use pre and post bariatric surgery and provide clinical practice recommendations
Evaluate new data on absorption, utilization, and pharmacokinetic impact of bariatric surgery on acid reducing medications and selected antibiotics
Identify the major components of an early recovery program including diet, analgesia, fluids, and ambulation
Describe key steps in the institution of an ERAS program in metabolic and bariatric surgery
Describe the improvements in length of stay and postoperative recovery seen in a typical institution that has established an ERAS program.
Learn methods to address concerns with challenging patients
Understand best practices to avoid medical malpractice
Understand the psychological processes behind patient’s emotional and behavioral responses to news stories and entertainment media.
Learn how to intervene when patients’ appear to buy into nutrition advice that is counterproductive to treatment.
Learn how to use sensational news stories to enhance your work with patients
Understand the differences between social media platforms and how to use them to communicate research findings to patients and the public.
Identify appropriate situations for the use of weight loss medications post bariatric surgery and the usage and prescription of the FDA approved weight loss medications
Understand the recent progress and context of the usage of gastric balloons for obesity and be able to identify expected weight loss outcomes and complications
Identify bariatric surgical patients with opioid/substance dependence and the steps to take toward the safe preoperative and postoperative management
Identify the postoperative complications per procedure that CT Scans are able to discern and the fundamentals to apply CT Scanning to identify complication in patients who have undergone Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass
Implement strategies to handle three common behavioral problems in groups
Utilize four approaches to attract and retain group members
Recognize four different thematic and activity based approaches to support groups
Recognize the spectrum of therapies available for post-surgical weight regain.
Understand the role of the multidisciplinary care team in supporting and optimizing post-surgical weight management.
Illustrate various types of challenging patients and symptomatology commonly encountered by the multidisciplinary bariatric team
Enhance the understanding of the role of the mental health provider and how complicated cases can be addressed from different perspectives
Provide insight, guidance, and tips to non-behavioral-health team members on how to deal with difficult cases and make the collaborative work easier and less stressful for both the patient and the team
List at least two recommendations for each of Pre-operative* screening of micronutrient deficiency
List at least two recommendations for each of Post-operative* screening of micronutrient deficiency
List at least two recommendations for each of Supplementation of micronutrients for preventing deficiency after bariatric surgery
List at least two recommendations for each of Postoperative* micronutrient repletion
Explain when to adjust or not adjust a band
Explain how to manage weight regain
Summarize how to maintaince weight loss long term
Identify and treatment options for long term complications of gastric banding
Please rate the following:
The program was relevant to my work.
Content matched stated objectives.
Usefulness of handouts/AV.
Quality of facilities.
How well did the educational sessions give a balanced view of therapeutic options, including the use of generic names?
If you rated any of the above questions with 'fair,' 'poor,' 'disagree,' or 'strongly disagree' please explain in detail (e.g. session title, speaker name, situtation):
Do you believe this activity was appropriate for the scope of your professional activities?
Was the educational content scientifically sound?
If faculty spoke about off-label or investigational uses of a product, was that information disclosed to you?
Was the mode of education effective to learning?
If you answered "No" to any of the above questions, please explain.
Did you perceive any product/service/company/commercial bias in any educational session you attended or materials you received?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please detail the situation below (e.g. session title, speaker name):
Were you solicited by sales personnel in an educational room (other areas do not matter) while you attended this educational activity?
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How much did you learn as a result of this education program?
What specifically did you learn during this activity that you intend to integrate into your practice?

What questions have arisen in your practice for which you need answers/strategies that you can implement?

What patient/client problems or patient/client challenges do you feel you are not able to address appropriately or to your satisfaction?
What problems are your patients/clients communicating to you that need attention or follow up?

Are you interested in basic, intermediate or advanced level trainings?

What barriers might you have that would interfere with implementation of new information learned from this training?

How can this training (the overall meeting) be improved to better impact competence, performance and/or patient/client outcomes?

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