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Objective This study aimed to (1) assess layperson preferences for how surgical information is presented; (2) evaluate how the format of visual information relates to layperson comfort with undergoing surgery, perceptions of surgeon character traits, and beliefs about artistic skill impacting plastic surgery practice; and (3) identify sociodemographic characteristics associated with these outcomes. Design A survey was developed in which one of five standardized sets of information depicting a unilateral cleft lip repair was presented as (1) text alone, (2) quick sketches, (3) simple drawings, (4) detailed illustrations, or (5) photographs. Setting Online crowdsourcing platform. Participants Raters aged 18 years and older from the United States. Interventions None. Main Outcome Measure(s) After viewing the surgical information, participants answered three sets of Likert scale questions. Ratings were averaged to produce three composite scores assessing (1) comfort with undergoing surgery (2) perceptions of surgeon character traits, and (3) beliefs about plastic surgery and artistry. Results Four hundred seventy-nine participants were included. Surgeon character traits score was highest among participants who viewed detailed illustrations at 4.46 ± 0.59, followed by photographs at 4.43 ± 0.54, text alone at 4.28 ± 0.59, simple drawings at 4.17 ± 0.67, and quick sketches at 4.17 ± 0.71 ( p = 0.0014). Participants who viewed detailed illustrations rated surgical comfort score and plastic surgery and artistry score highest, although differences did not achieve statistical significance. Conclusions Viewing detailed cleft lip repair illustrations was significantly associated with positive perceptions of surgeon character traits. Our data help to contextualize methods of communication and education valued by the public when seeking cleft care.
Objective This study aimed to (1) assess layperson preferences for how surgical information is presented; (2) evaluate how the format of visual information relates to layperson comfort with undergoing surgery, perceptions of surgeon character traits, and beliefs about artistic skill impacting plastic surgery practice; and (3) identify sociodemographic characteristics associated with these outcomes. Design A survey was developed in which one of five standardized sets of information depicting a unilateral cleft lip repair was presented as (1) text alone, (2) quick sketches, (3) simple drawings, (4) detailed illustrations, or (5) photographs. Setting Online crowdsourcing platform. Participants Raters aged 18 years and older from the United States. Interventions None. Main Outcome Measure(s) After viewing the surgical information, participants answered three sets of Likert scale questions. Ratings were averaged to produce three composite scores assessing (1) comfort with undergoing surgery (2) perceptions of surgeon character traits, and (3) beliefs about plastic surgery and artistry. Results Four hundred seventy-nine participants were included. Surgeon character traits score was highest among participants who viewed detailed illustrations at 4.46 ± 0.59, followed by photographs at 4.43 ± 0.54, text alone at 4.28 ± 0.59, simple drawings at 4.17 ± 0.67, and quick sketches at 4.17 ± 0.71 ( p = 0.0014). Participants who viewed detailed illustrations rated surgical comfort score and plastic surgery and artistry score highest, although differences did not achieve statistical significance. Conclusions Viewing detailed cleft lip repair illustrations was significantly associated with positive perceptions of surgeon character traits. Our data help to contextualize methods of communication and education valued by the public when seeking cleft care.
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