Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Surgical scars can have significant psychosocial implications for patients, affecting their quality of life and overall satisfaction with the surgical outcome. The relationship between the site of the surgical scar and the patient's reported satisfaction remains an area of interest to many surgeons and healthcare providers. To explore the relationship between surgical site and patient‐reported scar satisfaction in a sample of postsurgical patients. A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among 200 post‐surgical patients. Participants were asked to rate their scar satisfaction on a standardized scale and provide information regarding the site of their surgical scar. Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the correlation between surgical site and patient‐reported scar satisfaction. Preliminary findings suggest that scar location significantly affects patient satisfaction. Specific sites, for instance, facial scars, were associated with decreased satisfaction as compared to other sites. However, other factors such as age, gender and time since surgery also played a role in scar satisfaction. The surgical site has a meaningful impact on patient‐reported scar satisfaction. This information can be valuable for surgeons during pre‐operative counseling, setting patient expectations and in the development of strategies for scar management post‐surgery. Further research is needed to explore intervention strategies and how they might improve patient satisfaction depending on the surgical site.
How to cite this article:
Laxman S. Ahirsang, Vikas G. Bhosale and Vishal C. Gattargi. Exploring the Relationship Between Surgical Site and Patient‐Reported Scar Satisfaction: A Cross‐Sectional Survey.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.10.18.23
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.10.18.23