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  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Education
  • Patient Communication

Background:

  • Patient misconceptions about endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) can impact informed consent.
  • Understanding patient knowledge and information sources is vital for effective preoperative counseling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient knowledge, expectations, and information sources regarding ESS.
  • To identify potential misconceptions influencing the informed consent process for ESS.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective survey of patients offered ESS at two tertiary care centers.
  • Patients were queried about their research, knowledge, and information sources prior to counseling.

Main Results:

  • 70% of patients researched ESS, primarily using friends/family, YouTube, and WebMD.
  • Key research areas included risks, benefits, and recovery; younger patients used online resources more than older patients.
  • Significant misconceptions about ESS risks, anesthesia, and therapy needs were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Patient understanding of ESS varies widely, with notable misconceptions.
  • Information sources are diverse, including informal networks and the internet.
  • Addressing knowledge gaps and understanding information sources can enhance preoperative counseling for ESS.