Assessing patient satisfaction among ABHRS surgeons: Opportunities to improve

Autor: Jonathan P. Yasmeh, Amir A. Hakimi, David S. Foulad
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 19:462-465
ISSN: 1473-2165
1473-2130
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13001
Popis: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Online physician-rating websites are being increasingly used by patients to gauge physicians' quality of service. The objective of this study is to assess the impact of residency training background of hair restoration surgeons and to identify themes of patient reviews using online physician-rating portals. METHOD From July 1, 2018 to July 18, 2018, a list of American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) physicians was compiled. Each member's name was searched on Healthgrades.com and Yelp.com websites, and profile reviews were analyzed for themes of patient satisfaction and dissatisfaction. RESULTS Eighty-six ABHRS-certified surgeons were identified on the ABHRS physician directory practicing in the United States. Eleven different residency training backgrounds are represented. Surgeons were given significantly higher ratings on Healthgrades (4.63 vs 3.77, P
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