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[Influence of extensive information on readiness for surgery]
Deutsche Zeitschrift Fur Mund-, Kiefer- Und Gesichts-Chirurgie
|March 1, 1989
Summary
Most patients are willing to undergo repeat wisdom tooth extraction surgery. Providing detailed complication information minimally impacts patient decisions regarding surgical procedures.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Surgical Patient Decision-Making
- Medical Ethics
Context:
- A study surveyed 207 patients who had previously undergone surgical extraction of a lower wisdom tooth.
- Patients were interviewed regarding their willingness to undergo a repeat of the same surgical procedure.
Purpose:
- To assess the impact of comprehensive complication information on patient willingness for repeat surgical procedures.
- To understand patient attitudes towards repeated surgical interventions.
Summary:
- Initially, 9% of patients refused the hypothetical repeat surgery.
- After receiving detailed information on four serious complications, refusal rates increased by only 1% to 10%.
- The study observed shifts in patient responses, indicating nuanced decision-making processes.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that extensive pre-operative information may not significantly alter patient acceptance of surgery.
- The study highlights the complex factors influencing patient attitudes towards surgical procedures.
- Results indicate that patient willingness for repeat surgery is relatively stable, even with detailed risk disclosure.