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Bariatric treatments for adult obesity - Institute of Health Economics

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Additional Internet searches were conducted to retrieve grey literature. Reference lists <strong>of</strong> relevantarticles were also browsed to identify more studies. Search results were limited to in<strong>for</strong>mation abouthumans, published in English. The date restriction was applied to ensure that the evidence collectedwas current and clinically relevant.The literature search focused on articles and documents providing in<strong>for</strong>mation on the pr<strong>of</strong>ile(definition, etiology, pathogenesis) and epidemiology (incidence and prevalence) <strong>of</strong> <strong>obesity</strong> in <strong>adult</strong>s(≥ 18 years, both genders), referred to here as <strong>adult</strong> <strong>obesity</strong>. The literature search also focused onarticles and documents providing in<strong>for</strong>mation on the psychosocial impact <strong>of</strong> <strong>adult</strong> <strong>obesity</strong>, patterns<strong>of</strong> care, types <strong>of</strong> bariatric services provided (any class/category, duration, or stage), and demand <strong>for</strong>and usage <strong>of</strong> bariatric services/<strong>treatments</strong> in Alberta and in Canada.The search strategy focused on articles that published findings from secondary research studiesreporting on:the epidemiology <strong>of</strong> <strong>adult</strong> <strong>obesity</strong> and the demand <strong>for</strong> and utilization rates <strong>of</strong> bariatric<strong>treatments</strong> in Alberta and Canada;systematic reviews and health technology assessment studies reporting on quality <strong>of</strong> life,ethical, and social considerations in <strong>adult</strong> <strong>obesity</strong> management;evidence-based clinical practice guidelines;policy papers; overviews, clinical reviews, and/or discussion papers that were conducted or developed inNorth America (Canada and the United States).A geographic restriction was applied.As well, a search was conducted <strong>for</strong> published local data and in<strong>for</strong>mation, from sources includingthe Canadian <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Health</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation (CIHI), <strong>Health</strong> Canada, Statistics Canada, theSurveillance Branch <strong>of</strong> Alberta <strong>Health</strong> and Wellness, and the <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Economics</strong>’Database <strong>of</strong> Online <strong>Health</strong> Statistics.<strong>Health</strong>care providers from facilities/clinics/programs providing bariatric <strong>treatments</strong> in Alberta werecontacted to provide in<strong>for</strong>mation on the local context and clinical practice.Study selectionOne reviewer (PC) conducted the initial and final study selection using selection criteria developed apriori. The initial study selection was based on titles and/or abstracts only. Excluded were articlesthat, on the basis <strong>of</strong> their abstract, clearly did not meet the inclusion criteria. The final selection wasbased on review <strong>of</strong> full text articles.The study selection process focused on secondary research studies including systematic reviews andhealth technology assessment studies, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, policy papers,overviews, clinical reviews, and/or discussion papers on the topic <strong>of</strong> interest. Primary researchstudies and/or papers reporting on secondary analyses <strong>of</strong> research data (such as health surveys andclaims data) were included only if they provided in<strong>for</strong>mation about <strong>adult</strong> <strong>obesity</strong> and its managementin Alberta and in Canada.<strong>Bariatric</strong> <strong>treatments</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>adult</strong> <strong>obesity</strong> – March 2012 2

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