Importance: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine visits increased to provide safer access to healthcare.
Methods: To evaluate the role of telemedicine in obesity management during COVID-19, we conducted a systematic review to identify barriers in using this approach to patient care.
Conclusion: While necessary, the management of obesity through telemedicine was met with patient-specific and healthcare-specific barriers. Increased awareness of these barriers may allow physicians to better understand patient interactions via virtual medical visits.
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