The Effects of BATHE Interview Technique on Obese Patient
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 12
Abstract
Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of BATHE interview technique on clinical data and patient satisfaction of obese patients. Methods: Patients applied Erzincan Tercan State Hospital Family Physician Obesity outpatient clinic between November 1, 2014 and October 31, 2015 were included to study. Patients who met study inclusion criteria, were selected among the files of obese patients. Between November 1, 2014 and April 31, 2015, 33 patients who were admitted to outpatient clinic due to obesity complied with the participation criteria in 52 patients were accepted as the first group. The 29 second group patients, who met study inclusion criteria in 46 patients, were evaluated by BATHE interview technique between 1 May 2015 and 31 October 2015. Patients who were followed up in the first 6 months were also followed up in the obesity outpatient clinic after May 2015 and continued to follow by using BATHE interview technique. Results: Patients evaluated by BATHE were found to be more satisfied with physician visits (p = 0,015) and have more regular outpatient clinic visits (p = 0.004). Conclusion: The use of BATHE interview technique in the evaluation of obese patients is a positive effect on patients' satisfaction.Conclusion: The use of BATHE interview technique in the evaluation of obese patients is a positive effect on patients' satisfaction.
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Selçuk Akturan, Bilge Tuncel
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