Abstract
Dietetic practices after metabolic surgery are not well defined in Saudi Arabia. This study evaluates the current dietetic practice post-metabolic surgery in Saudi Arabia. Thirty-two registered dietitians (RDs) completed an online survey to evaluate dietetic practices in postmetabolic surgery. Sixteen RDs indicated that patients can be discharged on a clear liquid diet, while the rest (n = 16) suggested a full-liquid diet. RDs also reported monitoring diet adequacy (75%) and diet regimen adherence (68.8%), as well as providing dietary discharge instructions (75%). This study indicates that standardized dietetic protocols and practices of postmetabolic surgery need to be established in Saudi Arabia.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)