Patient Satisfaction
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical sounds have on patient satisfaction with their outpatient Mohs surgical procedure.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of external sensory stimuli on patient preferences during outpatient Mohs surgery. Study participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire after their procedure sharing their experience with surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical noise. All responses are anonymous.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaire
Anonymous questionnaire asking patients about their experiences with surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical sounds during their outpatient procedure.
Sponsors
University of Missouri-Columbia
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All adult (\> 18 years old) patients presenting for Mohs surgery and reconstruction for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer on the head and neck
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects not meeting inclusion criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference | Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year. | Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical lights. |
| Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference | Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year. | Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical smoke. |
| Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference | Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year. | Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical sounds. |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Smoke Evacuation Group Treatment group with smoke evacuation used during the entire procedure (Mohs and reconstruction). | 80 |
| Control Group Control group with sham smoke evacuation. | 80 |
| Total | 160 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Smoke Evacuation Group | Control Group | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 52 Participants | 55 Participants | 107 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 27 Participants | 24 Participants | 51 Participants |
| Race and Ethnicity Not Collected | — | — | 0 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 22 Participants | 20 Participants | 42 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 56 Participants | 52 Participants | 108 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 80 | 0 / 80 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 80 | 0 / 80 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 80 | 0 / 80 |
Outcome results
Primary
Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference
Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical lights.
Time frame: Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference | Did not notice lights | 37.7 percentage of participants |
| No Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference | Were not bothered by lights | 0.00 percentage of participants |
| No Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference | Experience would not be improved if lights changed | 0.00 percentage of participants |
| Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference | Did not notice lights | 46.8 percentage of participants |
| Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference | Were not bothered by lights | 1.3 percentage of participants |
| Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference | Experience would not be improved if lights changed | 1.3 percentage of participants |
Primary
Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference
Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical sounds.
Time frame: Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference | Were not bothered by sounds | 90.9 percentage of participants |
| No Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference | Did not notice sounds | 51.9 percentage of participants |
| No Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference | Would not be more satisfied if sounds reduced | 93.2 percentage of participants |
| Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference | Would not be more satisfied if sounds reduced | 84.2 percentage of participants |
| Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference | Did not notice sounds | 50.0 percentage of participants |
| Smoke Evacuation | Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference | Were not bothered by sounds | 88.2 percentage of participants |
Primary
Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference
Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical smoke.
Time frame: Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year.
Population: Frequency of participants.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Smoke Evacuation | Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference | Were Not Bothered by Smoke Smell | 93.6 percentage of participants |
| No Smoke Evacuation | Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference | Would Not be More Satisfied with Smoke Evacuation | 89.6 percentage of participants |
| No Smoke Evacuation | Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference | Did Not Notice Smoke Smell | 71.8 percentage of participants |
| Smoke Evacuation | Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference | Were Not Bothered by Smoke Smell | 75.0 percentage of participants |
| Smoke Evacuation | Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference | Would Not be More Satisfied with Smoke Evacuation | 77.3 percentage of participants |
| Smoke Evacuation | Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference | Did Not Notice Smoke Smell | 41.6 percentage of participants |