Maternal reports of satisfaction with care and outcomes for children with microtia

Kancherla, V., Romitti, P. A., Damiano, P. C., Druschel, C. M., & Robbins, J. M. (2009). Maternal reports of satisfaction with care and outcomes for children with microtia. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 123(4), 149e–150e.

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In summary, mothers of children with microtia were generally satisfied with the care provided, although a need for increased access to an organized specialty care team, improved interactions with healthcare professionals, and a lack of hearing aids were identified. Despite the modest number of participants, our study is the first population-based assessment to measure the baseline needs among parents of children with microtia. Continued follow-up of this sample might provide additional insights into postoperative care and outcomes experienced by these children.