Using Social Media to Understand Patient Perceptions of Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Reconstruction
Social media offers a valuable lens into patient experiences with DIEP flap reconstruction. The majority of posts reflected neutral-to-positive sentiment, though cosmetic concerns and complications were frequently discussed. These findings can help clinicians better understand patient concerns, improve preoperative education, and enhance recovery support.
Authors
- Phoebe Scott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4777-8681)
- Nicholas T. Haddock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4649-6147)
- Leslie E. Dodson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8996-4524)
- Brendan J. MacKay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7538-2857)
- Evan J. Hernandez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9587-2093)
- Caroline J. Cushman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3946-7247)
- Andrew Ibrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3035-8014)
Institutions
- Texas Tech University (US)
- Rush University (US)
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000006704
- Primary Topic
- Social Media in Health Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00