Patient Satisfaction

Patient perception of teledermatology visits during the COVID-19 pandemic have been mostly positive, seen as a convenient and safe method of dermatology care, according to a survey study.

Published results showed lower patient satisfaction and decreased likelihood of recommending the hospital to others were associated with increased length of stay after orthopedic surgery.

Use of a multimodal pain management regimen before, during and after spine surgery may provide appropriate pain control and reduce complications, opioid use and improve patient satisfaction, according to a presenter.

Results showed phone and video calls by surgeons to patients the day of orthopedic surgery may enhance patient satisfaction with the clinical care experience, with video calls providing superior results in satisfaction with overall care.

There has been much discussion about patient-centered outcomes in CVD therapy and treatment, but little consensus exists as to their definition and value.

Outpatient total joint arthroplasty provides a safe option for the right candidate, increases patient satisfaction and may be beneficial for the surgeon, according to a presenter at the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Winter Meeting.

Use of the QuickDASH score in the early postoperative period to assess function and overall satisfaction with hand surgery can positively impact the recovery trajectory of patients, according to study results.

Although patient satisfaction is high, an analysis of the literature measuring satisfaction after total shoulder arthroplasty revealed inconsistencies in assessment methods, according to published results.

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified inequities that historically underrepresented populations have faced for decades in the U.S. health care setting.

Two-thirds of patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery have higher expectations than their surgeons, according to published results.