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FAI October 2020: Comparison of Patients’ and Surgeons’ Expectations in Foot and Ankle Surgery
FAI October 2020: Comparison of Patients’ and Surgeons’ Expectations in Foot and Ankle Surgery
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12 minutes
Released:
Sep 15, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Aligning patient and surgeon expectations may improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. This study aimed to assess differences in expectations of foot and ankle surgery between patients and their surgeons. In conclusion, more than two-thirds of patients had significantly higher expectations than their surgeons. Higher BMI was associated with higher patient than surgeon expectations. These results emphasize the importance for foot and ankle surgeons to adequately educate patients preoperatively. To view the article click here.
Released:
Sep 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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