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Varicose vein surgery: patient satisfaction

A H Davies1, C Steffen, C Cosgrove

  • 1Department of Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Patient satisfaction after varicose vein surgery varies significantly between healthcare systems. Private patients reported higher satisfaction and fewer complications than National Health Service patients, highlighting a need for improved patient communication and outcome awareness.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Patient Outcomes Research
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Varicose vein surgery is a common procedure, often pursued for cosmetic reasons.
  • Patient satisfaction is a critical metric for evaluating the success of varicose vein treatments.
  • Understanding patient-reported outcomes is essential for improving surgical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient satisfaction levels following varicose vein surgery.
  • To compare outcomes between patients treated within the National Health Service (NHS) and private healthcare settings.
  • To identify factors influencing patient dissatisfaction after varicose vein procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A 10-year retrospective postal survey was conducted.
  • 311 patients (68% response rate) who underwent varicose vein surgery participated.

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  • Data collected included satisfaction with surgery, communication, and post-operative complications, comparing NHS and private patient groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Private patients (34%) reported higher complete satisfaction than NHS patients (19%) (P < 0.01).
    • NHS patients experienced significantly higher dissatisfaction (26%) compared to private patients (13%) (P < 0.025).
    • Female patients constituted the majority of dissatisfied individuals (P < 0.005).

    Conclusions:

    • Varicose vein surgery, despite being generally safe, is associated with notable surgical morbidity and patient dissatisfaction.
    • Significant disparities in patient satisfaction exist between NHS and private healthcare.
    • Enhanced pre-operative patient counseling regarding potential outcomes is crucial.