The investigators propose utilizing a simple telemedical protocol to allow patients to substitute the first post-operative visit with a remote survey that includes essential post-operative history, vision measurement, and photographs, all of which can be provided using a personal computer, tablet, or smart phone. The investigators have selected for this purpose a subset of oculoplastic procedures involving the eyelid and lacrimal system that have well-reported low rates of serious complications, since high-risk procedures will likely always require close, in-person care. The investigators hypothesize that telemedicine follow-up for the first post-operative week after low-risk oculoplastic surgery will decrease the time burden on patients without compromising their satisfaction or increase the risk of late post-operative complications.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
A telemedicine follow-up form based in REDCap that collects information from the patient including: history, photographs, vision measurement, and questions.
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
FACE-Q 'Satisfaction with Outcome'
A patient-reported outcome measure assessing satisfaction with the surgical outcome.
Time frame: Approximately 3 months post-operatively
FACE-Q 'Early Life Impact'
A patient-reported outcome measure assessing early life impact of facial plastic surgery.
Time frame: Approximately 1 week post-operatively
FACE-Q 'Satisfaction with Doctor'
A patient-reported outcome measure assessing satisfaction with the surgeon.
Time frame: Approximately 3 months post-operatively
Late post-operative complications
Investigator-reported post-operative complications.
Time frame: Between the first and second post-operative visits (approximately 1 week to 3 months)
Time burden
Patient-reported time spent on the first post-operative visit, including waiting, travel, the visit, and all forms.
Time frame: Approximately 1 week post-operatively
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