Female patients undergoing ventral hernia repair report feeling less informed than males, which can affect their outcomes.
- 14.4% of females felt unprepared for surgery compared to 8.9% of males.
- 39.1% of females expressed anxiety about postoperative emotions versus 21.7% of males.
- 33.6% of females had concerns about recovery compared to 21.7% of males.
Consider adjusting your perioperative counseling to better address the information needs of female patients.
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