Impact of Sensory Stimuli on Patient Preferences During Outpatient Surgery

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to determine the effect surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical sounds have on patient satisfaction with their outpatient Mohs surgical procedure.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of external sensory stimuli on patient preferences during outpatient Mohs surgery. Study participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire after their procedure sharing their experience with surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical noise. All responses are anonymous.

Official Title
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Determining the Impact of External Sensory Stimuli on Patient Preferences During Outpatient Surgery

Conditions
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Patient Satisfaction

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Questionnaire


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: All adult (> 18 years old) patients presenting for Mohs surgery and reconstruction for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer on the head and neck Exclusion Criteria: Subjects not meeting inclusion criteria.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| No Smoke Evacuation<br>No Smoke Evacuation Group, anonymous questionnaire administered | Other: Questionnaire<br>* Anonymous questionnaire asking patients about their experiences with surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical sounds during their outpatient procedure.<br>|
| Smoke Evacuation<br>Smoke Evacuation Group, anonymous questionnaire administered | Other: Questionnaire<br>* Anonymous questionnaire asking patients about their experiences with surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical sounds during their outpatient procedure.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference | Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical lights. | Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year. | 
| Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference | Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical smoke. | Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year. | 
| Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference | Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical sounds. | Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year. |