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Using Crowdsourcing as a Platform to Evaluate Lay Perception of Prophylactic Mesh Placement
Jason M Weissler1, Martin J Carney1, Fabiola A Enriquez1
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Journal of Surgical Research
|January 2, 2018
Summary
Most people support prophylactic mesh placement (PMP) during open abdominal surgery. This study used crowdsourcing to assess public perception of PMP, finding that prior surgical experience influences patient preference.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Public Health Perception
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Prophylactic mesh placement (PMP) is increasingly used in open abdominal surgery.
- A literature gap exists regarding patient-reported outcomes and qualitative metrics for PMP.
- Understanding public perception is crucial for patient-centered surgical care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gauge general population understanding and familiarity with PMP.
- To establish an educational framework for PMP perception assessment.
- To utilize crowdsourcing for novel public perception data collection.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey study design.
- Online crowdsourcing platform for data collection.
- Statistical analysis including Pearson's correlation, t-test, chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests.
Main Results:
- 338 out of 433 respondents (78.1%) were included in the analysis.
- A statistically significant trend (P=0.06) indicated that patients with prior surgery or hernia repair were more likely to favor PMP.
- The majority of surveyed individuals expressed support for PMP.
Conclusions:
- The majority of the general public supports PMP.
- This study provides the first qualitative assessment of public perception regarding PMP.
- Findings establish a framework for future patient-reported outcome studies in PMP.
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