The psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on patients included in a bariatric surgery program.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically impacted the world lifestyle. Epidemics are well-known to cause mental distress, and patients with a current or past history of obesity are at increased risk for the common presence of psychological comorbidities. This study investigates the psychological impact of the current pandemic in patients participating in a bariatric surgery program.

Methods

Patients were consecutively enrolled during the Italian lockdown among those waiting for bariatric surgery or attending a post-bariatric follow-up, and were asked to complete through an online platform the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 and a self-assessment questionnaire of 22 items evaluating the resilience, change in eating behavior and emotional responses referring to the ongo

SUBMITTER: Sisto A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7453189 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature