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ASMBS - 2021 American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting ENDURING
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Agreement
By completing this form, you attest that you have participated in all selected activities in thier entirety.
Please rate the following:
The program was relevant to my work.
Content matched stated objectives.
Usefulness of handouts/AV/technology.
Quality of facilities and facility accommodations.
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):
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
The instructor was knowledgeable about the content
Objective 1: Identify interdisciplinary team methodologies, including for psychologists and other behavioral health specialists, for optimizing patient care
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
The teaching methods used were appropriate to the objectives
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
The instructor presented the subject matter clearly
Objective 2: Discuss the intersection of obesity, racial/ethnic disparities and COVID-19
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
The teaching methods used were appropriate to the objectives
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
The instructor was responsive to participants
Objective 3: Discuss impact of tobacco, alcohol and other substances on patients’ peri-operative course
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
The teaching methods used were appropriate to the objectives
The instructor used technology effectively
List the "must haves" in organizing your hospital for a MBSAQIP virtual site visit (VSV).
Verbalize strategies that an MBS Director can employ in ensuring that your program has the necessary resources it needs to ensure success.
Verbalize the appropriate steps in developing a meaningful QI Project, pursuant to MBSAQIP Standard 7.2, "Quality Improvement Initiatives".
Identify the associated tools that MBSAQIP provides in ensuring programmatic success for ongoing & future accreditation efforts.
The instructor used technology effectively
Summarize current issues related to the role of behavioral health in the treatment of bariatric surgery patients through use of case studies and scientific data
Identify psychological, biobehavioral, and social factors commonly present in bariatric surgery patients, changes that occur with surgery, and their associations with outcomes.
Discuss the intersection of obesity, racial/ethnic disparities and COVID-19
Describe current behavioral and psychotherapy interventions aimed at improving eating behaviors and physical activity in bariatric surgery patients
The instructor used technology effectively
Describe the current state of literature on nutrition recommendations for patients throughout the bariatric surgery process
Identify the most recent recommendations for nutrition care of bariatric surgery patients
Describe practical applications of bariatric nutrition evidence base and recommendations to practice
The instructor used technology effectively
Address role of obesity stigma and insurance issues for practice management
Consider best practices for bariatric programs to integrate with primary care providers in their network
Discuss role of the medical weight management team for pre-surgical patients getting ready for surgery and post-surgical patients experiencing weight regain
Describe functioning pathways for patients experiencing weight regain (Requirements, testing, procedures, follow up, expectations)
The instructor used technology effectively
By the end of the session, MBSCRs will be able to navigate MBSAQIP Data Registry.
By the end of the session, MBSCRs will be able to identify 30-Day and Long-term follow-up events to be captured
By the end of the session, MBSCRs will be able to compare the MBSAQIP Data Registry Reports
The instructor used technology effectively
Summarize current issues related to the role of behavioral health in the treatment of bariatric surgery patients through use of case studies and scientific data
Identify psychological, biobehavioral, and social factors commonly present in bariatric surgery patients, changes that occur with surgery, and their associations with outcomes.
Discuss the intersection of obesity, racial/ethnic disparities and COVID-19
Describe current behavioral and psychotherapy interventions aimed at improving eating behaviors and physical activity in bariatric surgery patients
The instructor used technology effectively
Employ the basic foundations of communications and public relations in bariatric surgery
Describe the evidence and gaps in literature on alcohol intake and time restricted eating in bariatric surgery
Identify opportunities for professional development including implicit bias assessment and advanced trainings and certifications
The instructor used technology effectively
Describe enhanced recovery methods that facilitate successful early transition back to eating and drinking.
Identify troubleshooting tactics for difficult clinical situations after Sleeve and Gastric Bypass
Summarize DOAC pharmacology and specific considerations after Sleeve and Gastric Bypass
The instructor used technology effectively
Attendees will be able to clearly define the role of the bariatric surgery Program Coordinator
Attendees will be able to identify the key components of the perioperative bariatric surgery
Attendees will identify opportunities to increase patient safety
Attendees will gain insight into the significance of long-term followup
Attendees will understand the value of ASMBS IH membership
The instructor used technology effectively
The instructor used technology effectively
Define, discuss and solve specific challenges in the treatment of people with obesity, obesity-related and metabolic diseases and conditions
Describe the development and use of new techniques to achieve weight loss by surgery in obese patients
Discuss strategies to help patients with failed weight loss or weight regain
Identify creative options for patient follow up and monitoring
The instructor used technology effectively
The participant should be able to describe the organizational benefits of identifying and utilizing talent and expertise in otherwise underrepresented individuals
The participant should be able to identify key aspects of diversity, culture, and behaviors that create workplace barriers
The participant should be able to describe strategies and mechanisms for effective management of a diverse working environment
The participant should be able to discuss methods to develop an organizational climate of openness, trust, and acceptance
The instructor used technology effectively
Define impulsivity; describe relationships of impulsivity with psychological disorder symptoms, risky behaviors, and weight loss in the context of bariatric surgery.
Discuss how preoperative taste preference may function as a precision medicine tool by informing selection of surgical procedure; summarize evidence for effects of bariatric surgery on neural processing of reward-based taste processes.
Identify challenges to defining and measuring problematic eating behaviors after bariatric surgery; describe a new method for classifying bariatric binge/locus of control eating.
Explain objectively-measured patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior after bariatric surgery; identify several barriers and facilitators to making pre- and postoperative physical activity and sedentary behavior changes.
The instructor used technology effectively
To discuss the challenges and benefits of running virtual and hybrid support groups
To learn strategies to incorporate culturally specific practices in the virtual support group
To learn about upcoming advanced training for bariatric support group leaders and value to your program
The instructor used technology effectively
summarize current clinical and research considerations related to tobacco, marijuana, alcohol and opioid use for bariatric surgery patients
describe how to reduce substance abuse risk and related complications for bariatric surgery patients
outline postoperative opioid abuse management strategies
The instructor used technology effectively
Enhance ability for proper psychiatric evaluation a Bariatric surgical candidate
Increasing knowledge and treatment of common post-surgical Bariatric problems
Adding insight into the potential advanced practitioners offer to a practice, patients, and personal growth
The instructor used technology effectively
The instructor used technology effectively
Attendees will be able to provide guidelines to patients for establishing an individualized physical activity plan which will lay the foundation for more enhanced physical training.
Attendees will be able to describe the behavioral and psychological differences between endurance exercise and compulsive exercise behaviors of a bariatric patient.
Participants will be able to describe the special nutritional needs of bariatric surgery patients who exercise beyond the minimum goals for health.
The instructor used technology effectively
Summarize patient educational trends in bariatric practice. (descriptive survey results )
Describe typical preoperative content and examples of nursing research that have been meaningfully applied and successfully translated into bariatric practice. (content)
Articulate patient education roles and trends of nurses and other bariatric team members in bariatric care. (content & delivery)
Explain educational trends for meeting patient needs. (delivery & dose)
Illustrate how technology may assist in delivering patient-centered education. (accessibility & delivery)
The instructor used technology effectively
Attendees will describe the most important elements of preoperative evaluation for patients who have recovered from Covid-19 infection.
Attendees will be able to engage effectively with their patient populations utilizing electronic and internet tools.
Attendees will understand the factors that contribute to vaccine hesitancy and recognize strategies for communicating with patients effectively regarding Covid 19 vaccination.
The instructor used technology effectively
Identify vitamin and mineral deficiencies that commonly occur post-bariatric surgery.
Evaluate appropriate laboratory values and nutrition focused physical findings to assess micronutrient status.
Implement the 2016 ASMBS Micronutrient Guidelines and best practice recommendations for care of the bariatric patient.
Objective 4: Identify strategies for use by health care providers to improve patient education
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
The teaching methods used were appropriate to the objectives
Please tell us about any sessions you found particularly good or bad.
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
The teaching methods used were appropriate to the objectives
Please tell us about any objectives you feel we accomplished well or poorly. 
Please tell us about any presenters you found particularly good or bad.
Please answer the following:
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?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please explain in detail (e.g. who, when, where):
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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