Course - Obesity treatment 2: Surgery and Behavioural Treatment - KLH3108
KLH3108 - Obesity treatment 2: Surgery and Behavioural Treatment
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
The course will give an overview on behavioral therapy, pharmacologic and surgical treatment of obesity, and on how obesity treatment for children and adolescents is seen in a family perspective. In addition, a throughout discussion will also be done on the challenges to maintain weight loss in the long-term, both after conservative and surgical treatments, with focus on predictors of success as well as characteristics of those who succeed in long term. The role of behavioral therapy in weight loss treatment will also be discussed, both from the perspective of children and adults. Motivation and principles of behavioral treatment will be discussed. Different bariatric procedures will be compared in terms of their mechanisms of action, indications/contra-indications, efficiency and potential complications. The important role of follow-up after surgery will be discussed, and how this should be met from the perspectives of medicine, nutrition, behavior and physical activity. The role of pharmacotherapy, as a single intervention, and in combination with conservative treatment, will be discussed in relation to weight loss and weight loss maintenance. Future directions in pharmacological treatment will also be discussed.
Learning outcome
After completing the course the student should:
-Be familiar with the role of behavioral treatment in the treatment of obesity
-Have knowledge on how families are included in the treatment of children and adolescents
-Be able to identify the best treatment offer for each individual patient
-Have knowledge on how pharmacotherapy can be used in obesity treatment
-Be able to ascertain whether a patient is a good candidate for surgical treatment
-Have an insight into how patients are to be followed up after surgery
-Be able to lead group treatments or follow-up courses after surgery
-Understand the challenges in weight loss maintenance after both bariatric surgery and conservative treatment
-Have knowledge of the different predictors of success and characteristics of those who succeed in long term weight loss maintenance after conservative treatment.
-Understand how the body fights against weight loss and how that contributes to the difficult in weight loss maintenance, particularly after conservative treatment
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group work and internship. Attandance in lectures is mandatory. Approved compulsory activities are valid for three subsequent semesters after approval. In cases of re-scheduled examinations, new assessment or few registered students, the assessment form may be changed to oral examination. The lectures will be given in English if international students register within the deadline.
Compulsory assignments
- Attendance in lectures
Recommended previous knowledge
Equivalent to admission to the master's programme in clinical health science.
Required previous knowledge
The student must have started on (or completed) the course KLH3103 (Obesity Treatment 1: Lifestyle Treatment).
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLH3104 | 7.5 | ||
| KLH3105 | 1.5 | ||
| MDV6018 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Health Science
- Clinical Medicine
- Medicine
- Medicine, Health and Social Studies.
- Psychology
- Ronald Mårvik
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2016-12-12 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-06-09 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"