A Psychiatric Perspective on Bariatric Surgery: What Do Psychiatrists Think?

Key Points

• To assess psychiatrists' attitudes and knowledge regarding bariatric surgery and identify barriers to surgical referral.
• Conducted a survey of psychiatrists to gauge attitudes toward bariatric surgery
• Assessed knowledge levels and perceived barriers to referral for surgery
• Identified needs for educational intervention based on survey findings
• General attitudes toward bariatric surgery were mostly positive among psychiatrists
• Notable knowledge gaps regarding bariatric surgery protocols were identified
• Barriers affecting referrals included limited awareness and misconceptions about surgery

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