Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Lier, Haldis Økland"
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Psychiatric disorders, quality of life and effect of preoperative counselling in patients who undergo bariatric surgery
Lier, Haldis Økland (Doctoral thesis, 2012-02-24)Background: Bariatric surgery is increasingly recommended as the treatment of choice for patients with severe obesity (BMI >40 kg/m2 or BMI >35 kg/m2 and a serious comorbid somatic condition). Surgical success, which ... -
Quality of life among patients undergoing bariatric surgery: associations with mental health- A 1 year follow-up study of bariatric surgery patients
Lier, Haldis Økland; Biringer, Eva; Hove, Oddbjørn; Stubhaug, Bjarte; Tangen, Tone (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-09-26)Background: Preoperative mental health seems to have useful predictive value for Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) after bariatric surgery. The aim of the present study was to assess pre- and postoperative psychiatric ...