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An Investigation of Patient Preferences and Gender Dynamics of Neurosurgeon selection in Taiwan: A Mixed-Method Study.
World Neurosurgery 2024 March 20
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of gender on patient preferences during the selection of neurosurgeons.
METHODS: A mixed-method, cross-sectional study was conducted at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, involving 60 patients. The study encompassed both structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews, administered post patient-surgeon interactions to assess the nuanced effect of surgeon gender on patient choice. A balanced representation of both genders was ensured among the neurosurgeons involved. Thematic analysis was employed for textual data, while numeric data were analyzed using descriptive and Chi-square statistics.
RESULTS: The majority of participants (n=40, 66.7%) expressed no preference regarding the gender of their neurosurgeon during outpatient consultations. Nonetheless, a notable fraction, predominantly female, preferred female neurosurgeons (n=20, 33.3%). Statistical analysis highlighted a significant correlation between the gender of the patients and their preferred neurosurgeon's gender, with female patients predominantly favouring female neurosurgeons (p < .05). Qualitative insights indicate that, although professional skill and experience are primary factors in selecting a neurosurgeon, a latent gender preference exists, influenced by perceived privacy, empathetic care, and the surgical finesse associated with female neurosurgeons.
CONCLUSIONS: Although expertise and professionalism are of paramount importance, there is a clear preference for female neurosurgeons, especially among female patients. These findings underscore the importance of recognizing and accommodating patients' preferences to ensure neurosurgical care aligns with patient comfort, expectations, and the broader movement towards gender equality.
METHODS: A mixed-method, cross-sectional study was conducted at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, involving 60 patients. The study encompassed both structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews, administered post patient-surgeon interactions to assess the nuanced effect of surgeon gender on patient choice. A balanced representation of both genders was ensured among the neurosurgeons involved. Thematic analysis was employed for textual data, while numeric data were analyzed using descriptive and Chi-square statistics.
RESULTS: The majority of participants (n=40, 66.7%) expressed no preference regarding the gender of their neurosurgeon during outpatient consultations. Nonetheless, a notable fraction, predominantly female, preferred female neurosurgeons (n=20, 33.3%). Statistical analysis highlighted a significant correlation between the gender of the patients and their preferred neurosurgeon's gender, with female patients predominantly favouring female neurosurgeons (p < .05). Qualitative insights indicate that, although professional skill and experience are primary factors in selecting a neurosurgeon, a latent gender preference exists, influenced by perceived privacy, empathetic care, and the surgical finesse associated with female neurosurgeons.
CONCLUSIONS: Although expertise and professionalism are of paramount importance, there is a clear preference for female neurosurgeons, especially among female patients. These findings underscore the importance of recognizing and accommodating patients' preferences to ensure neurosurgical care aligns with patient comfort, expectations, and the broader movement towards gender equality.
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