Exploring the Role of Caregivers in Day Surgery for Patients Undergoing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Comprehensive Patient and Caregiver Survey Approach

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the interplay between Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery patients and their respective caregivers in the Day Surgery Unit of Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy. Utilizing a dual survey approach, we explored the role in patient’s safety and the challenges faced by caregivers during the perioperative period. The study, conducted at Policlinico Umberto I, covers all surgical procedures from October to December 2023, encompassing skin cancer removal, fat grafting, scar revisions, hand surgeries, and blepharoplasties. Patient demographics reflect varying age distributions: 18-39 (4.9%), 40-59 (31.7%), 60-75 (34.1%), and over 76 (29.3%).