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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2022

Patients Decision-Making Characteristics Affects Gynecomastia Treatment Satisfaction: A Multicenter Study Using the BODY-Q Chest Module.

Mads Gustaf Jørgensen, Bu Youn Cho, Frederik Gulmark Hansen, Volker-Jürgen Schmidt, Jens Ahm Sørensen, Navid Mohamadpour Toyserkani

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Article in Aesthetic plastic surgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Mads Gustaf JørgensenDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000, Odense C, Odense, Denmark. Mads.Gustaf.Jorgensen@rsyd.dk.ORCID 0000-0002-8755-3446
Bu Youn ChoDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Breast Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Copenhagen University, Roskilde, Denmark.
Frederik Gulmark HansenDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000, Odense C, Odense, Denmark.
Volker-Jürgen SchmidtDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Breast Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Copenhagen University, Roskilde, Denmark.
Jens Ahm SørensenDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000, Odense C, Odense, Denmark.
Navid Mohamadpour ToyserkaniDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Breast Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Copenhagen University, Roskilde, Denmark.

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Abstract

backgroundPatient satisfaction is the most critical outcome in gynecomastia treatment. However, patient satisfaction may be affected by the patient's decision-making trait, such as exhaustively searching for the best outcome or being content with an outcome that satisfies a preconceived requirement.

objectiveTo assess whether patient's decision-making characteristic affect their satisfaction with gynecomastia treatment.

methodsThis was a cross-sectional study including patients treated for gynecomastia between January 2009 and December 2019 at two tertiary hospitals in Denmark. Alive patients were sent the BODY-Q: Chest module, the SF-36 questionnaire, and the Maximizer/Satisficer decision-making survey. Patients were classified as Maximizers if they scored more than 40 points on the Maximizer/Satisficer survey. Percentage score differences (PDs) in quality of life scales were calculated between Maximizers and Satisficers.

resultsIn total, 192 gynecomastia patients were included in this study and classified as Maximizers (n = 152) or Satisficers (n = 40). Maximizers were younger and more had gynecomastia following abuse of anabolic steroids than Satisficers (p < 0.05). With respect to bodily satisfaction, Maximizers showed significantly worse satisfaction with nipples (PDs: - 12.98%), psychological function (PDs: - 13.68%) and social function (PDs: - 8.77%, p < 0.05). In addition, Maximizers had significantly worse emotional role functioning (- 11.03%), vitality (PDs: - 11.72%) and mental health (PDs: - 10.00%, p < 0.05).

conclusionPatients exhibiting maximizing-type decision-making characteristics have worse satisfaction with gynecomastia treatment and poorer psychosocial health. This information may facilitate patient counseling and alignment of treatment expectations. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

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GynecomastiaCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMalePatient SatisfactionQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeBODY-QDecision-makingGlandular excisionGynecomastiaLiposuctionQuality of life

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