Development of an instrument to evaluate the results of plastic surgery from the perspective of the patient
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-04-11T15:08:20Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-04-11T15:08:20Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2013 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Body remodeling surgical procedures requires an assessment from the client's point of view in terms of esthetic satisfaction. Aim: To develop an instrument of assess body remodeling surgical results from the point of view of the patient. Material and Methods: A literature search for assessment methods was carried out. Posteriorly, in depth interviews and focus groups with plastic surgeons and patients subjected to plastic surgery procedures were performed. With this information, a conceptual framework was established to devise the instrument. Results: Sixteen patients and five plastic surgeons participated in the interviews and focus groups. The domains included in the conceptual framework were outfit and body image, affective and sexual life, self-image and esteem, social relationships and physical symptoms. Conclusions: The conceptual framework for the instrument is ready and the psychometric evaluation is the next step in its development. | |
dc.format.extent | 7 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Revista Chilena de Cirugia 65(6):495-501 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11447/1130 | |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.publisher | Sociedad Chilena de Infectología | |
dc.subject | plastic surgery | |
dc.subject | patient's perspective | |
dc.subject | evaluation instrument | |
dc.title | Development of an instrument to evaluate the results of plastic surgery from the perspective of the patient | |
dc.type | Artículo |
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