The session topics, objectives, and dates are outlined below. Individuals are encouraged to register for the series of sessions offered by one Bariatric Centre of Excellence.
Obesity Management and Post Bariatric Care of Patients living with Obesity
Objectives:
Describe the OBN referral process & criteria for referral
Describe the OBN approach to patient assessment preparation/management prior to treatment
Describe concepts of weight bias & weight stigma & their impact on patient care
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: January 11, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe the comorbidities & chronic conditions associated with obesity
Identify factors & approaches that facilitate a discussion about weight with patients living with obesity
Initiate assessment & treatment discussion related to obesity in a non-judgemental & patient-centered way with a patient living with obesity
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: January 25, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe the efficacy of lifestyle & dietary regimes in order to recommend options for patients living with obesity
Describe components of the OBN Medical Program-Initiate assessment & treatment discussions related to obesity with patients
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: February 22, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe pharmacological options & their indications for treating obesity.
Recommend pharmacological options for therapy if clinically indicated for patients living with obesity.
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: March 8, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe common mental health concerns & their impact on weight management
Initiate assessment of psychiatric co-morbidities & the use of psychiatric medications & their impact on obesity care
Describe approaches to behavior management & motivational interviewing
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: February 8, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe components of the OBN bariatric surgical program, the types of surgery, resulting in anatomical changes & expected patient outcomes
Assess for common complications following bariatric surgery
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: March 22, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe common vitamin & mineral deficiencies before & after bariatric surgery
Assess & manage vitamin & mineral deficiencies before & after bariatric surgery
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: April 19, 2023 (12:00-1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe potential long-term vitamin & mineral deficiencies following bariatric surgery (Iron Deficiency Anemia & Vitamin B12 Deficiency)
Assess & manage Anemia and Vitamin B12 deficiencies for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: May 3, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe medication changes/absorption/pharmacokinetics for common comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, OSA
Assess & manage these comorbidities
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: April 5, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe how mental health impacts weight loss trajectories & weight regain
Identify practical behavioral/CBT approaches to weight regain
Recommend pharmacotherapy for binge eating disorder
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: May 17, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe physiological factors following bariatric surgery that contribute to the potential for malnutrition, increased potential for adverse perinatal outcome & increase risk of maternal morbidity and/or mortality
Describe optimal care for pregnancy after bariatric surgery
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: May 31, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Objectives:
Describe expected weight trajectories for bariatric patients post-surgery
Identify an approach to assess for factors (physical & mental health) that may contribute to weight regain
Dates:
The Ottawa Hospital: June 14, 2023 (12:00 - 1:30 pm)