Receptivity to Bariatric Surgery in Qualified Patients

Objectives. Bariatric surgery has been shown to be an effective intervention for weight loss and diabetes management. Despite this, many patients qualified for bariatric surgery are not interested in undergoing the procedure. The objective of this study is to determine the factors influencing recept...

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Main Authors: Michael Fung, Sean Wharton, Alison Macpherson, Jennifer L. Kuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5372190