3D Printed Models in Mohs Micrographic Surgery

The Use of 3D Printed Models in Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) frequently experience anxiety. It has been suggested that enhanced patient education prior to the procedure may decrease patient anxiety. The purpose of the study is to investigate if optimized participant education enhances participant understanding, decreases participant anxiety and increases participant satisfaction.

1. To investigate if participant education with a 3 dimensional printed (3DP) MMS model and standardized script protocol increases participant understanding of MMS more than current standard of care (control group) at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center MMS Clinics.
2. To investigate if participant education with a 3DP MMS model and standardized script protocol decreases perioperative participant anxiety during MMS more than current standard of care (control group) at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center MMS Clinics.
3. To evaluate if participant satisfaction with a 3DP MMS model and standardized script protocol increases participant satisfaction during MMS more than current standard of care (control group) at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center MMS Clinics.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing MMS at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Chagrin Highlands and Westlake Campus
• Capable of reading and completing all subjective questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cannot complete the survey measures independently for any reason