Psychological determinants of exercise adherence in individuals with severe obesity awaiting bariatric surgery: what strategies can physical therapists adopt in prehabilitation programs? A scoping review
Authors' conclusion
In conclusion, bariatric rehabilitation programs should embrace physical activity counseling with a multi-theoretical approach, tailored to the unique needs and perspectives of surgical candidates.
Study context
- Population
- Individuals with obesity of both sexes, aged over 18, awaiting bariatric surgery and enrolled in perioperative intervention programs7 studies
- Outcome
- Psychological factors and physical therapy interventions for exercise adherence
Methodological detailsJBI protocol, Databases searched: EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, PEDro, PsyINFO, LILACS, and grey literature (eg Google Scholar)
- JBI protocol
- Databases searched: EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, PEDro, PsyINFO, LILACS, and grey literature (eg Google Scholar)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Key psychological constructs associated with exercise adherence: quality of life, pleasure, motivation, self-efficacy, self-monitoring, goal setting, information seeking
- Interventions used cognitive behavioral therapy, group or individual physical activity counseling, and digital technologies to optimize exercise adherence
Original publication
Psychological determinants of exercise adherence in individuals with severe obesity awaiting bariatric surgery: what strategies can physical therapists adopt in prehabilitation programs? A scoping review. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 10 July 2025. doi:10.
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