An Essential Infinitebook for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Preoperative Planning

Area of Science:

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Medical Education Technology

Background:

• Increasing demand for plastic and reconstructive surgery has led to challenges in patient satisfaction due to unrealistic expectations and inadequate knowledge.
• Preoperative consultations are critical for managing patient expectations and improving understanding.
• The Infinitebook is introduced as a novel tool to enhance preoperative planning and patient comprehension.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of the Infinitebook on patients' procedural understanding and satisfaction during preoperative consultations in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• To assess the effectiveness of a new preoperative planning tool in managing patient expectations.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study comparing two groups of patients undergoing preoperative consultations.
• One group received explanations aided by the Infinitebook, while the control group did not.
• Patient understanding and satisfaction were assessed using a questionnaire, with statistical analysis performed using IBM SPSS Statistics.

Main Results:

• The Infinitebook was positively received, with 100% of participants recommending its use.
• The study involved 46 participants, divided into two groups of 23 for comparison.
• Perceptions of preoperative consultations were assessed, highlighting the tool's benefits.

Conclusions:

• The Infinitebook is an environmentally friendly tool that enhances preoperative preparation, patient comprehension, and satisfaction in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• This customizable resource has potential for widespread adoption and further research in person-centered healthcare.
• The study provides a foundation for future advancements in preoperative planning and technology integration.