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Sawyer Cimaroli1, Miles Bichanich, Karri Adamson
1From the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Plastic Surgery, Milwaukee, WI.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|December 11, 2023
Summary
Partner satisfaction is linked to patient satisfaction after breast reconstruction surgery. High satisfaction in both patients and partners highlights the importance of social support during recovery.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychosocial Oncology
Background:
- Limited research exists on patient and partner satisfaction in postmastectomy breast reconstruction.
- Existing studies suggest partner satisfaction influences patient satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between patient and partner satisfaction after breast reconstruction.
- To develop and validate a novel survey for assessing partner perspectives on reconstruction outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A new partner survey was developed.
- Patients (mastectomy-alone or with reconstruction) and their partners completed surveys.
- Data from 16 mastectomy-only and 76 reconstruction couples were analyzed.
Main Results:
- High satisfaction scores (mean=87/100) were reported by both patients and partners undergoing reconstruction.
- A moderate correlation (0.57) was found between patient and partner overall satisfaction.
- Satisfaction with preoperative counseling correlated with overall satisfaction for both groups.
Conclusions:
- A significant relationship exists between patient and partner satisfaction post-breast reconstruction.
- High satisfaction suggests a positive impact of social support on recovery.
- Partners are encouraged to participate in preoperative consultations; the partner survey is a reliable tool.
