Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Gaps in Breast Reconstruction Patient Educational Resources: Comparing Patient and Surgeon Perspectives
Abstract Breast reconstruction is an important component of cancer care following mastectomy, improving psychosocial well-being and quality of life. However, not all patients are satisfied with their outcomes. Patient satisfaction with preoperative information is a strong predictor of postoperative satisfaction, but it remains unclear how patient and surgeon perspectives differ regarding the quality and availability of educational resources and which areas of education most need improvement. A cross-sectional surve …