One Size Does Not Fit All; Patient Preference for Breast Reconstruction.

Background: A myriad of patient education modalities for breast reconstruction exist, although the optimal tools for patient education remain undetermined. The aim of this study is to determine patient preferences for breast reconstruction education modalities based on demographic variables. Methods: A prospective observational study at a tertiary care university health system was conducted between November 2020 and May 2021. A questionnaire was administered to breast reconstruction patients to collect information on demographics, research sources used before the initial appointment, and preferred education modalities. Differences based on age were analyzed using an independent samples Results: The most preferred patient education tools overall were books/written materials and videos. Younger patients were significantly more likely than older patients to have referenced additional physician sources ( Conclusions: Regardless of age, education, or ethnicity, most patients prefer books/written materials and video presentations for education on breast reconstruction. Providers should strive to include written and video options to meet the needs of this diverse patient population.