The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with obesity undergoing bariatric care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with obesity are at increased risk of developing severe COVID-19. The pandemic has caused delays in preoperative preparation, progression, and completion of bariatric surgeries.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on bariatric surgery patients and assess their concern of COVID-19 as they continue the preoperative process.

Setting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania METHODS: A questionnaire was administered to patients to assess the impact of COVID-19 on their weight loss goals, physical activity, and diet. Time points assessed were initial bariatric consultation (T1), as well as the beginning (T2), and the end (T3) of lockdown restrictions in the region.

Results

Seventy-four participants were invited a

SUBMITTER: Naran V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8154188 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature