Health optimisation for patients with obesity before elective orthopaedic surgery: a qualitative study of professionals’ views on restrictive approaches and future practice

Background: Preoperative health optimisation for elective surgery entails supporting patients to improve their health in preparation for their treatment and recovery. While there is consensus that this process should address obesity, approaches vary across England. Despite guidance from the National...

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Principais autores: McLaughlin, J, Kipping, R, McLeod, H, Judge, A, Owen-Smith, A
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado em: BioMed Central 2024