Assessment of Patient Satisfaction With Primary Septorhinoplasty Using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation Questionnaire.

Mehmet Ali Say,Ergin Bilgin,Deniz Baklacı

doi:10.7759/cureus.11777

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate patient satisfaction according to demographic characteristics using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) questionnaire.Methods: In this retrospective observational study, a total of 60 patients that underwent septorhinoplasty were evaluated. The ROE questionnaire was administered to evaluate patient satisfaction after septorhinoplasty.Results: There were 24 (40%) males and 36 (60%) females in the study. The mean age of the patients was 32.5 years. In the whole sample, the mean postoperative ROE score was 87.9. It was observed that the mean postoperative ROE score of the patients aged 30 and below was lower compared to the >30 age group (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the mean postoperative ROE score was significantly higher in male patients than in females (p = 0.019).Conclusion: We conclude that the ROE questionnaire is a simple and useful tool for evaluating septorhinoplasty outcomes. Demographic characteristics such as male gender and age > 30 are factors that positively affect the satisfaction of patients with septorhinoplasty.

Highlights

The nose is very important due to its central position in the face
We conclude that the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) questionnaire is a simple and useful tool for evaluating septorhinoplasty outcomes
The technical aspects of septorhinoplasty are important, the main factor determining the success of the procedure is patient satisfaction [9]

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Introduction

The nose is very important due to its central position in the face. Nose shape is often one of the factors affecting personality development and body image. Patients usually have complaints pertaining to both aesthetic and functional aspects of the nose; septorhinoplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures performed for both functional and aesthetic purposes [1]. The demand for septorhinoplasty has significantly increased over the past two decades due to increased personal interest, media awareness, and advances in surgical techniques. This trend is most common in the younger age group for both men and women [2]. The quality of surgery, the surgeon’s level of expertise, and most importantly the patient’s level of expectation are important factors in patient satisfaction with septorhinoplasty. Patient selection in septorhinoplasty is very important since a significant percentage of patients may not be satisfied despite a good surgical outcome [4]

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