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The impact of English proficiency on outcomes after bariatric surgery

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Abstract results

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  • A total of 671 patients were categorized as LEP (40%) and spoke 6 unique languages.

  • Within the 1 year post-operative period, EP patients presented to the ED more than LEP patients (23% vs. 14% p < 0.001).

    suggested · 19% Despite more frequent ED visits by EP patients, there was no significant difference in hospital readmission within one year of bar

  • After multivariable regression for potential confounders this difference persisted; adjusted OR = 0.65 (95% CI 0.43-0.95; p = 0.029).

    suggested · 24% Contrary to the authors' hypothesis, within one year of the index bariatric procedure fewer LEP patients presented to the emergenc

  • However, despite more frequent ED visits by EP patients, there was no significant difference in readmission within one year; adjusted OR = 0.94 (95% CI 0.56-1.55; p = 0.50).

    suggested · 59% Despite more frequent ED visits by EP patients, there was no significant difference in hospital readmission within one year of bar

  • Both groups demonstrated similar successful weight loss at 1 year: EP-31.85% (LGBP) and - 28.02% (SG) vs. LEP-30.17% (LGBP) and - 28.36% (SG).

  • EP and LEP patients also had similar remission of obesity-related comorbidities.

  • There were no differences in outcomes following bariatric surgery when comparing patients with limited English proficiency to those who are proficient in English.

    suggested · 20% In this retrospective cohort of bariatric surgery patients, there was no significant difference in length of stay (LOS) from the i

  • Bariatric surgical care can be delivered in a safe and effective manner with equivalent outcomes between patients who are and are not English-language proficient.

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  • Figure 1 — Methods

  • Figure 2 — Change in Body Mass Index at One-Year Post-Op

  • Table 1 — Demographics and

  • Table 2 — Univariate comparisons

  • Table 3 — Remission of obesity related comorbidities