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Patient-centered communication in cosmetic eyelid surgery consultations in China: an observational transcript-based E5 study.

Fan Wang, Ruth Y Y Hung, Ningshen Wang … Hailin Hu
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Doctors dominated cosmetic eyelid surgery consultations, leaving little room for patient input.

Patient-centered communication in cosmetic eyelid surgery consultations in China: an observational transcript-based E5 study.

Fan Wang … Hailin Hu
BMC health services research · 2026
Background

Elective cosmetic procedures are preference-sensitive encounters in which satisfaction depends on aligning clinically feasible options with patient's aesthetic goals and expectations.

Methods

We conducted an observational, transcript-based mixed qualitative and descriptive-quantitative study of 50 audio-recorded consultations for double-eyelid blepharoplasty and medial epicanthoplasty at a tertiary oculoplastics center in Shanghai, China.

n = 50 audio-recorded consultations
85%
Results
85%
doctors talked most of the time, leaving little space for patients to speak
n = 50 audio-recorded consultations
More results

Educational talk dominated doctor's E5-coded time (66.6%), driven primarily by step-by-step procedural explanations and brief visual demonstrations.

In contrast, relational and participatory strategies were rare: Engage≈1.5% of E5 time, Empathize 3.6% (combined), and Enlist 1.7%.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

In this high-volume tertiary public oculoplastic service in Shanghai, consultations were strongly information-delivery-oriented but minimally participatory, with clinician talk effectively setting the aesthetic agenda.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

To better align practice with patient-centered care and shared decision-making, services should streamline repetitive explanations (e.g., via reusable visual/digital materials) and protect brief, observable elicitation and enlistment moments within the visit so that patient values can actively shape the surgical plan.

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