Patient expectations and satisfaction following orthognathic surgery
| Autor: | S. Chegini, Manolis Heliotis, J. McKenny, Michail E. Klontzas, N. Al-Hadi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty medicine.medical_treatment Treatment outcome Orthognathic surgery Sagittal split osteotomy Information delivery Osteotomy 03 medical and health sciences Postoperative Complications 0302 clinical medicine Patient satisfaction Surveys and Questionnaires Humans Medicine Prospective Studies Pain Measurement Orthognathic Surgical Procedures business.industry 030206 dentistry Treatment Outcome Otorhinolaryngology Patient Satisfaction 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Physical therapy Female Surgery Oral Surgery business Hospital stay |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 48:211-216 |
| ISSN: | 0901-5027 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijom.2018.07.013 |
| Popis: | Orthognathic surgery aims to correct dentoskeletal and facial discrepancies. Treatment usually requires a minimum of 18 months, necessitating that patients are adequately satisfied with the treatment provided. This study aimed to assess the determinants of patient satisfaction following treatment. One hundred and eighteen patients who had undergone orthognathic surgery were included prospectively. All participants completed a questionnaire regarding their reasons for undergoing treatment, treatment logistics, treatment outcomes, and satisfaction throughout their journey. Most patients were 'very satisfied' (71.2%) or 'satisfied' (19.5%) with the overall treatment. The majority wished to improve their smile (78.0%); post-treatment, 89.0% of patients reported an improved smile. Almost half of the patients (46.6%) stayed in hospital for only one night, and 41.5% took over 4 weeks off work or school post-surgery. People with postoperative breathing difficulties spent more days in hospital (P=0.021), but importantly, the duration of hospital stay did not differ between maxillary advancement, bilateral sagittal split osteotomy, and bimaxillary surgery (P=0.78). In conclusion, patient satisfaction was high following orthognathic treatment. The results highlight areas for improvement, such as information delivery to the patient throughout the treatment journey, and show that the presence of ongoing problems is an important predictor of patient satisfaction. |
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