Impact of Sensory Stimuli on Patient Preferences During Outpatient Surgery

Determining the Impact of External Sensory Stimuli on Patient Preferences During Outpatient Surgery

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical sounds have on patient satisfaction with their outpatient Mohs surgical procedure.

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of external sensory stimuli on patient preferences during outpatient Mohs surgery. Study participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire after their procedure sharing their experience with surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical noise. All responses are anonymous.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All adult (> 18 years old) patients presenting for Mohs surgery and reconstruction for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer on the head and neck

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects not meeting inclusion criteria.