Horta Ricardo, Rocha Inês S C, Lopes Pedro
From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal.
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Dec 6;12(12):e6382. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000006382. eCollection 2024 Dec.
Over the past decade, plastic and reconstructive procedures have notably increased, driven by greater accessibility and aesthetic preferences. Despite surgeons' efforts, patient satisfaction faces challenges due to unrealistic expectations rooted in inadequate knowledge. Preoperative consultations present an opportune moment to address this issue. This study introduces a new approach for preoperative planning: the Infinitebook. Designed to enhance patients' understanding and satisfaction, it facilitates real-time procedure explanations and helps manage expectations.
The Infinitebook, a versatile A5-sized notebook-like resource, aids surgeons in illustrating procedures such as abdominoplasty, liposuction, and breast reconstruction, enhancing patient understanding through real-time interaction, personalized illustrations, and sustainable practices, facilitating improved communication in plastic and reconstructive surgery. A cross-sectional study compared 2 groups: 1 using the Infinitebook-assisted explanation approach and another without. A questionnaire evaluated its impact on patients' procedural understanding level and satisfaction with the preoperative consultation. Statistical analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics.
Participants (n = 46) were systematically sampled and categorized by demographics. Two groups (n = 23 each) received preoperative consultations with and without the Infinitebook. Perceptions on aspects of preoperative consultations were assessed. The Infinitebook received positive feedback, with all participants (100%) recommending it.
This article introduces the Infinitebook, an environmentally friendly tool enhancing preoperative preparation, patient comprehension, and satisfaction in plastic and reconstructive surgery. It offers a customizable solution with potential for global implementation, with scope for further research. This study lays groundwork for future advancements in preoperative consultations and planning, promoting person-centered healthcare, and integrating new technologies.
在过去十年中，由于获得手术的机会增多以及审美偏好的影响，整形和重建手术显著增加。尽管外科医生付出了努力，但由于患者因知识不足而产生不切实际的期望，患者满意度仍面临挑战。术前咨询为解决这一问题提供了契机。本研究引入了一种术前规划的新方法：无限手册。它旨在提高患者的理解度和满意度，便于实时解释手术过程并有助于管理期望。
无限手册是一种多功能的A5尺寸笔记本式资源，帮助外科医生展示诸如腹壁成形术、吸脂术和乳房重建等手术，通过实时互动、个性化插图和可持续做法增强患者理解，促进整形和重建手术中更好的沟通。一项横断面研究比较了两组：一组采用无限手册辅助解释方法，另一组未采用。通过问卷调查评估其对患者手术理解水平和术前咨询满意度的影响。使用IBM SPSS Statistics进行统计分析。
参与者（n = 46）按人口统计学特征进行系统抽样和分类。两组（每组n = 23）分别接受了有无无限手册的术前咨询。评估了对术前咨询各方面的看法。无限手册获得了积极反馈，所有参与者（100%）都推荐它。
本文介绍了无限手册，这是一种环保工具，可增强整形和重建手术中的术前准备、患者理解和满意度。它提供了一种可定制的解决方案，具有全球推广的潜力，还有进一步研究的空间。本研究为术前咨询和规划的未来进展奠定了基础，促进了以患者为中心的医疗保健，并整合了新技术。
