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A new patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument, the BODY-Q, was developed for patients undergoing bariatric and cosmetic surgery. This tool measures appearance, quality of life, and care processes.

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  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

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  • Patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments are crucial for measuring patient perspectives.
  • Existing PROs may not adequately capture outcomes relevant to patients undergoing bariatric and cosmetic body contouring surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of a new PRO instrument, the BODY-Q.
  • To ensure the BODY-Q meets regulatory standards for PRO instrument development.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the BODY-Q involved creating 19 new scales.
  • The instrument assesses appearance, health-related quality of life, and process of care.
  • Development followed recommended guidelines for PRO instrument creation.

Main Results:

  • The BODY-Q is a comprehensive PRO instrument for bariatric and cosmetic surgery patients.
  • The instrument includes scales for appearance, quality of life, and care processes.
  • The BODY-Q was developed adhering to established guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • The BODY-Q is a newly developed PRO instrument designed for obese patients and those undergoing bariatric and cosmetic body contouring surgery.
  • The instrument measures key aspects of patient experience, including appearance, quality of life, and care.
  • The BODY-Q is currently undergoing international field-testing to validate its utility.