Factors Influencing Patient Interest in Plastic Surgery and the Process of Selecting a Surgeon

Galanis, Charles; Sanchez, Ivan; Roostaeian, Jason; Crisera, Christopher A.

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“…Several other studies conducted in other medical specialties have demonstrated board certification as an important factor in primary care referrals. 9,10,19 Although initiatives for the reporting of physician quality continue to develop (eg, Physician Quality Reporting System by the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), board certification has been found to correlate with postoperative outcomes. 23 While any specialist physician in any country must have appropriate licensure to practice, board certification is not always required for medical licensure in the United States.…”

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Factors Influencing Patient Selection of an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Physician

Manning

Bohl

Saltzman

et al. 2017

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

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Background:The rise in consumer-centric health insurance plans has increased the importance of the patient in choosing a provider. There is a paucity of studies that examine how patients select an orthopaedic sports medicine physician.Purpose:To evaluate factors that patients consider when choosing an orthopaedic sports medicine physician.Study Design:Case series; Level of evidence, 4.Methods:A total of 1077 patients who sought treatment by 3 sports medicine physicians were administered an anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire included 19 questions asking respondents to rate the importance of specific factors regarding the selection of orthopaedic sports medicine physicians on a scale of 1 (not important at all) to 10 (very important). The remaining 6 questions were multiple-choice and regarded the following criteria: preferred physician age, appointment availability, clinic waiting room times, travel distance, and medical student/resident involvement.Results:Of the 1077 consecutive patients administered the survey, 382 (35%) responded. Of these, 59% (n = 224) were male, and 41% (n = 158) were female. In ranking the 19 criteria in terms of importance, patients rated board certification (9.12 ± 1.88), being well known for a specific area of expertise (8.27 ± 2.39), and in-network provider status (8.13 ± 2.94) as the 3 most important factors in selecting an orthopaedic sports medicine physician. Radio, television, and Internet advertisements were rated the least important. Regarding physician age, 63% of patients would consider seeking a physician who is ≤65 years old. Approximately 78% of patients would consider seeking a different physician if no appointments were available within 4 weeks.Conclusion:The study results suggest that board certification, being well known for a specific area of expertise, and health insurance in-network providers may be the most important factors influencing patient selection of an orthopaedic sports medicine physician. Advertisements were least important to patients. Patient preferences varied regarding ideal physician age, clinic appointment availability, medical student/resident involvement, and travel distance in choosing an orthopaedic sports medicine physician. In the context of health care delivery and as reimbursement becomes increasingly consumer centered, understanding the process of provider selection is important.

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Factors Influencing Patient Selection of an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Physician

Manning

Bohl

Saltzman

et al. 2017

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

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“…We found that although a significant proportion of the Korean population is in favor of plastic surgery, a survey from Gallup revealed that only a relatively small proportion of the population had undergone plastic surgery. Interestingly, a similar questionnaire study designed for the Caucasian population [ 16 ] revealed that 20% of respondents were currently considering plastic surgery and 78% stated that they would consider it in the future. Although small, the study demonstrates that the seemingly extraordinary boom in plastic surgery in Korea may not be as unique as originally perceived.…”

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Contemporary Koreans’ Perceptions of Facial Beauty

Rhee¹,

An²,

Hwang

2017

Arch Plast Surg

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BackgroundThis article aims to investigate current perceptions of beauty of the general public and physicians without a specialization in plastic surgery performing aesthetic procedures.MethodsA cross-sectional and interviewing questionnaire was administered to 290 people in Seoul, South Korea in September 2015. The questionnaire addressed three issues: general attitudes about plastic surgery (Q1), perception of and preferences regarding Korean female celebrities’ facial attractiveness (Q2), and the relative influence of each facial aesthetic subunit on overall facial attractiveness. The survey’s results were gathered by a professional research agency and classified according to a respondent’s gender, age, and job type (95%±5.75% confidence interval). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS ver. 10.1, calculating one-way analysis of variance with post hoc analysis and Tukey’s t-test.ResultsAmong the respondents, 38.3% were in favor of aesthetic plastic surgery. The most common source of plastic surgery information was the internet (50.0%). The most powerful factor influencing hospital or clinic selection was the postoperative surgical results of acquaintances (74.9%). We created a composite face of an attractive Korean female, representing the current facial configuration considered appealing to the Koreans. Beauty perceptions differed to some degree based on gender and generational differences. We found that there were certain differences in beauty perceptions between general physicians who perform aesthetic procedures and the general public.ConclusionsOur study results provide aesthetic plastic surgeons with detailed information about contemporary Korean people’s attitudes toward and perceptions of plastic surgery and the specific characteristics of female Korean faces currently considered attractive, plus trends in these perceptions, which should inform plastic surgeons within their specialized fields.

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“…6,16,19,23 Visits between female doctors and female patients are longer than when different genders meet. 16 Indeed, other studies have confirmed that women spend more time with patients, 6,18,19,23,24 engage in a partnership-building style, 28 show more concern and empathy, 6,18,24-28 ask more about patients’ emotions, and facilitate patient participation in a dialogue by speaking positively, smiling, and nodding. 24-28 These qualities are shown to matter more to female patients than to males.…”

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The Impact of a Plastic Surgeon’s Gender on Patient Choice

Veld

Canales

Furnas

2016

ASJOUR

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Background:In the patient-driven market of aesthetic surgery, an understanding of the factors that patients consider in their choice of surgeon can inform the individual plastic surgeon’s marketing strategy. Previous studies have investigated patient gender preferences for physicians in other specialties, but none has investigated whether patients consider gender when choosing a plastic surgeon.Objectives:The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of a plastic surgeon’s gender on patient choice.Methods:A prospective study was conducted in a single private practice of two plastic surgeons, one male and one female, both closely matched in training, experience, and reputation. Two hundred consecutive patients calling for a consultation were asked if they preferred a male or female doctor; their preference, age, and area(s) of interest were recorded.Results:All patients were women. Nearly half (46%) had no gender preference, 26% requested a female surgeon, and 1% requested a male. Preference for a female surgeon was significant (Binomial-test: P < 0.001). The remaining 27% requested a specific doctor, with slightly more requesting (53.7%) the male surgeon by name, than requested the female surgeon by name (46.3%), a difference that was not statistically significant (P = 0.683).Conclusions:Most female patients interested in aesthetic surgery have no gender preference. Of those who do, nearly all requested a female plastic surgeon. More important than a plastic surgeon’s gender, however, is a plastic surgeon’s reputation.

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Factors Influencing Patient Interest in Plastic Surgery and the Process of Selecting a Surgeon

Abstract: The level of importance for each studied attribute can help plastic surgeons understand the market for cosmetic surgery as well as what patients look for when selecting their surgeon. This study helps to define those attributes in a sample population.

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Factors Influencing Patient Selection of an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Physician

Factors Influencing Patient Selection of an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Physician

Contemporary Koreans’ Perceptions of Facial Beauty

The Impact of a Plastic Surgeon’s Gender on Patient Choice

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