In this study, patients who are scheduled for breast reconstruction consultation will be randomized into the intervention group (ChatGPT-generated patient education regarding possible reconstruction options) or the control group (usual patient education). All patients will complete a survey following their in-person consultation to assess their experience and overall satisfaction with the consultation process. Additionally, participating surgeons will complete a separate survey to evaluate their consultation experience, satisfaction, and to assess the accuracy and clinical utility of the ChatGPT-generated patient education materials. The surveys are designed to gather information on patient characteristics, organizational health literacy according to Brega et al. Other survey questions have been designed to meet the outcomes of this study and have not been based on previously published surveys.
Scheduled for initial preoperative breast reconstruction consultation following therapeutic or prophylactic mastectomy with a surgeon at Washington University School of Medicine.
At least 18 years of age.
Can speak and understand English.
Routinely performs breast reconstruction surgery at Washington University School of Medicine.
None
Parallel
ChatGPT-generated patient education
Other interventionThis is created by entering the patient's age, medical history, social history, and case-specific details into Washington University ChatGPT Beta (HIPAA and FERPA compliant) by a study team member.
Usual patient education
Other interventionUsual patient education will include description of breast reconstruction options, with further elaboration on which option are more suitable to the patient. This include also review of risk of complications and expected recovery after surgery.
Patient perceived understanding of breast reconstruction
The patient will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more perceived understanding the patient had.
Patient satisfaction with education regarding breast reconstruction
The patient will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more satisfied the patient was.
Surgeon satisfaction with the consultation process
Survey includes two question regarding surgeon's satisfaction with the consultation process. The surgeon will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more satisfied the surgeon was with the consultation process.
Surgeon perception of patient preparedness
Survey includes one question regarding patient preparedness. The surgeon will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more prepared the surgeon felt the patient was.
Surgeon views on the efficiency of the consultation
Survey includes one question regarding efficiency of the consultation. The surgeon will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more efficient the surgeon felt the consult was.
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