Follow-Up, Safety, and Satisfaction with Tele-bariatric Follow-Up Implemented During the COVID-19 French Lockdown: a 2-Year Follow-Up Study.

Ahmed Daouadji-GhazouaniJudith Aron-WisnewskyAdriana TorciviaMarc Irigoin-GuichandutChristine PoitouPauline FaucherCécile CianguraPierre Bel LassenKarine ClémentJean-Christophe VaillantJean-Michel OppertLaurent Genser

Published in: Obesity surgery (2023)

TC is a satisfactory substitute for FTFC, enabling continued bariatric follow-up during and beyond the pandemic setting without compromising patient safety. However, the modest satisfaction outcomes at 2 years highlight a need to discuss follow-up preferences in order to achieve optimal outcomes.

Keyphrases

patient safety
coronavirus disease
sars cov
weight loss
quality improvement
roux en y gastric bypass
type diabetes
bariatric surgery
adipose tissue
glycemic control
decision making
patient satisfaction