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Patient satisfaction following vitreoretinal surgery

P M Sullivan1, A J Luff, S A Julious

  • 1Southampton Eye Hospital, UK.

Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Most patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery reported satisfaction, with 60% experiencing improved vision. High satisfaction rates, even with unmet expectations, suggest realistic patient outlooks due to adequate procedure explanations.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Patient Satisfaction

Background:

  • Vitreoretinal surgery aims to improve vision but can have varied outcomes.
  • Understanding patient satisfaction is crucial for evaluating surgical success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient satisfaction following vitreoretinal surgery.
  • To identify factors influencing patient satisfaction and perceived outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A postal questionnaire was administered to 149 consecutive patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery.
  • 123 patient responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • 60% of patients reported improved vision post-surgery.
  • 47% had outcomes below their expectations, correlating with poorer visual results.
  • 94% found the surgery worthwhile, with adequate explanations contributing to satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • High patient satisfaction is achievable in vitreoretinal surgery, even with suboptimal visual outcomes.
  • Realistic expectations, fostered by clear communication, are key to patient satisfaction.
  • Retinal detachment surgery patients who were dissatisfied had operations that were not worthwhile.

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