FOCUS GROUP THIS SAT IN SEATTLE

Hello!  I am still looking to fill a couple of spots for a focus group I will be conducting in Seattle this Sat re: the behavioral and psychosocial needs of the bariatric patient.  This is research I am doing for my dissertation in clinical psychology at Argosy University/Twin Cities. 

If you are over age 18, have had RNY surgery, and are available this Sat, May 14 from either 9-12 or 1-4, please see the posting below and call me at 612-578-4148 if you are interested.  

A research opportunity for individuals who have had Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery for weight loss.

Volunteers are needed for a study investigating the behavioral, emotional, and social support needs of the bariatric patient.  The purpose of the study is to identify, from the patient’s perspective, how psychologists could better support the patient in achieving successful weight loss, weight maintenance, and improved quality of life after bariatric surgery. 

You may be eligible to participate if you are at least age 18 and have Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. 

Participation in the study involves participating in one 2- to 3-hour group interview with 2 investigators and 5 other individuals who have had or are considering the surgery.  The interview will take place THIS SATURDAY at Argosy University in Seattle.  The interview will be audiotaped.      

I am looking to recruit 2 more individuals as participants and 6 individuals who would be willing to be placed on a “backup list" in case one of the currently scheduled participants withdraws from the study prior to the interview. 
Backup participants could be called the day before the interview to be asked to attend. 

Those who do participate in the interview will receive $10 upon arrival to the focus group interview, $5 for parking, AND will be eligible for a 1 in 6 chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.  Those who agree to be placed on the “backup list" and who do not ultimately participate in the interview will be eligible for a 1 in 6 chance to win a $25 Visa gift card (to be mailed to the winner).  Aside from the $10 and the drawing, there are no other benefits to you for participating in this study.

This study is being conducted at Argosy University in Seattle, WA  by Lisa Cavanagh, M.A. in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a doctoral degree (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology and in conjunction with the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Twin Cities, 1515 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121.   

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Lisa Cavanagh, M.A. at (612) 578-4148 or [email protected] 

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.  The study’s title is “The Behavioral, Psychological, and Social Needs of the Bariatric Patient:  How Can Psychology Best Provide Assessment, Treatment, and Support?  (ID # 2011-04).

 THANKS FOR READING!