Activity Limitation Counseling in Dermatologic Surgery: A Survey and Retrospective Chart Review

Perioperative counseling regarding activity limitations is critical for patients undergoing dermatologic surgery. Current postoperative instructions regarding activity limitations may be inadequate, but this cannot be determined without knowing patient expectations. The study objective was to elucidate patient expectations for counseling on postoperative activity limitations and to determine if increased counseling would impact patient planning pre or postoperatively.
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Plastic Surgery Source Type: research