# Using a computerized database (REDCap) to access the clinical follow-up of patients undergoing bariatric surgery

## TL;DR

This study shows how the REDCap database can effectively track and manage data for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.

## Contribution

The study demonstrates REDCap's practical use in organizing and analyzing bariatric surgery follow-up data.

## Key findings

- REDCap effectively monitors weight changes and biochemical parameters in bariatric patients.
- The database improves patient management and research efficiency through organized data handling.
- Limitations include the study's single-site and retrospective nature.

## Abstract

•Use of REDCap database for follow-up of bariatric surgery patients.•Study shows the effectiveness of REDCap in managing bariatric surgery data.•Electronic data platforms can optimize the management of bariatric patients.

Use of REDCap database for follow-up of bariatric surgery patients.

Study shows the effectiveness of REDCap in managing bariatric surgery data.

Electronic data platforms can optimize the management of bariatric patients.

This study highlights the use of REDCap as an effective tool for the clinical follow-up of bariatric surgery patients. By manually entering data from medical records spanning 2000 to 2020, the study provides insights into REDCap’s capabilities in organizing and analyzing large datasets. Key findings demonstrate its value in monitoring weight changes, biochemical parameters, and adherence to supplementation protocols, contributing to improved patient management and research efficiency. While REDCap’s utility is clear, limitations include the retrospective and single-site nature of the study, which may affect generalizability. Future efforts will focus on expanding data collection and integrating the database into routine clinical workflows.