Kim D C, Kim S, Mitra A
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
Ann Plast Surg. 1997 Apr;38(4):426-30. doi: 10.1097/00000637-199704000-00020.
Little is known about professional perceptions of plastic and reconstructive surgery. In an era of managed health care and social reform, public perception, or misconception, may ultimately have a significant impact on this specialty. A survey was conducted to provide some initial evidence for the scope and scale of the misconceptions. Three populations were surveyed for this study: consecutive patients visiting a primary-care facility, medical students, and primary-care physicians. The survey addressed various aspects of plastic surgery-reconstruction, hand, craniofacial, and aesthetic surgery. One thousand one hundred twenty-one individuals of various ages, education levels, and ethnic backgrounds participated in this study. Our data demonstrate that public perception of the plastic and reconstructive surgeon is limited and grossly underestimates this specialty. Although the plastic surgeon is associated with reconstructive surgery, they are not necessarily identified as primary surgeons for procedures fundamental to this specialty. Furthermore, a significant number of respondents would prefer a cosmetic surgeon for aesthetic procedures. We believe that it is crucial that the public, physicians, and medical establishments (e.g., insurance companies, hospital administrations) be educated on the essence of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
对于整形与重建外科的专业认知了解甚少。在管理式医疗保健和社会改革的时代，公众的认知或误解最终可能对该专业产生重大影响。进行了一项调查，以提供有关这些误解的范围和程度的一些初步证据。本研究对三类人群进行了调查：前往初级保健机构就诊的连续患者、医学生和初级保健医生。该调查涉及整形手术重建、手部、颅面和美容手术的各个方面。1121名不同年龄、教育水平和种族背景的人参与了这项研究。我们的数据表明，公众对整形与重建外科医生的认知有限，严重低估了该专业。尽管整形外科医生与重建手术相关，但他们不一定被视为该专业基本手术的主刀医生。此外，相当多的受访者在进行美容手术时更倾向于选择美容外科医生。我们认为，让公众、医生和医疗机构（如保险公司、医院管理部门）了解整形与重建外科的本质至关重要。
