Table 3.
Individual-level barriers to bariatric surgery from patient and provider perspectives
| Individual determinant | Theme | PCP | Bariatric surgeon | Registered dietitian | Health psychologist | Patient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social | 1. Lack of social support | X | X | X | ||
| Beliefs | 2. Fear of surgery and its outcomes | X | X | X | X | |
| 3. Fear of lifestyle change | X | X | X | X | ||
| 4. Patient characteristics influencing provider referral | X | X | X | |||
| Need | 5. Perception that weight had not reached its “tipping point” | X | X | X | X | X |
| Personal Health Practices | 6. Concerns about adhering to recommended dietary changes | X | X | X | X |
X indicates the barrier was identified as a theme during interviews with that type of study participant