Table 1 The results of patient satisfaction of our cases
Item of patient satisfaction | Number and percent of patients reported for each score 1–5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Score 1 | Score 2 | Score 3 | Score 4 | Score 5 | |
Satisfaction with shape of auricle | 1 (3.3%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.3) | 5 (16.7%) | 23 (76.7%) |
Satisfaction with size of auricle | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 5 (16.7%) | 25 (83.3%) |
Satisfaction with similarity to the normal auricle | 1 (3.3%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.3%) | 1 (3.3%) | 27 (90%) |
Do patient feel that the reconstructed auricle is natural | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.3%) | 5 (16.7%) | 24 (80%) |
Did patient receive negative comments from surrounding people regarding his auricle | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.3%) | 3 (10%) | 26 (86.7%) |
Will the patient undergo the operation again if there is choice | 1 (3.3%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.3%) | 4 (13.3%) | 24 (80%) |
Did the surgeon explain the outcome enough for the patient | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.3%) | 5 (16.7%) | 24 (80%) |
Did patient receive enough pain relief after surgery | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.3%) | 29 (96.7%) |
Overall satisfaction with the operation | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.3%) | 1 (3.3%) | 5 (16.7%) | 23 (76.7%) |
Mean score of patient satisfaction | 4.8 ± 0.4 | ||||