A Concept Analysis of Disturbed Body Image in Bariatric Surgery Patients

Abstract

PURPOSE

This article describes the concept of disturbed body image in bariatric surgery patients.

METHOD

Walker and Avant's (2011) method of concept analysis is used in this study.

FINDINGS

After bariatric surgery, the patient's body may change more rapidly than their allocentric (“inside, lived”) view of themselves, leading to physical and psychosocial sequelae.

CONCLUSION

If not prepared physically and psychologically for body image challenges after bariatric surgery, patients may experience disturbed body image in the postoperative phase.

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE

Understanding the concept of disturbed body image in postoperative bariatric surgery patients may allow health providers to provide preoperative teaching and preparation, as well as postoperative interventions to create congruence between the patient's internal and external selves.

Keywords

Bariatric surgery body image concept analysis

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