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Impact of Social Support on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review
Oluwamuyiwa W Adebayo1, Minha Ansari1, Wara Naeem1
1Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
The Journal of Surgical Research
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Social support positively impacts patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after cardiothoracic surgery. However, women and racial minorities experience disparities, with underrepresentation and poorer outcomes needing further research and targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Health Outcomes Research
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Disparities in cardiothoracic surgery recovery necessitate understanding social determinants like social support on patient-reported outcomes (PROs).
- This systematic review synthesizes existing evidence on the link between social support and PROs in cardiothoracic surgery patients.
Conclusions:
- Social support is linked to better PROs post-cardiothoracic surgery, but persistent disparities exist.
- Women and racial minorities are underrepresented in the literature, and their specific outcomes require better characterization.
- Future research should prioritize inclusive designs and interventions to improve support and outcomes for underserved populations.
