Early improvement in patient reported disability following bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery is an effective intervention for managing morbid obesity. Little evidence has been reported regarding objective assessments of patient disability after surgery. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Score (WHODAS) 2.0 is a validated tool for assessing the level of disability after surgery, including assessment of difficulty with activities of daily living, social activities, and overall functioning.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Matthew D. Spann, Emily Wang, Savannah Hurt, Rachel Koch, Rajnish Gupta, Matthew D. McEvoy Tags: Original articles Source Type: research