The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients from a Bariatric Program: A Qualitative Analysis of Their Perceptions of Health and Well-Being.

Jennifer M KlasenDeborah M TynesCaspar Joyce PetersonRomano SchneiderKatharina TimperRalph PeterliCameron L RandallTarik Delko

Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2022)

Most participants shared critical perceptions about their own somatic and psychological health. These findings may inform recommendations and strategies for both patients and healthcare professionals to manage the challenges potentially presented by this vulnerable patient group in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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