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ArticleScientific reports2026

Trust in medical art is the most effective coping mechanism for predicting treatment satisfaction in elective neurosurgery.

Lisa Schock, Lilith Philomena Laflör, Džiugas Meška, Adrian Engel, Hanah Hadice Karadachi, Emad Mohajerani, Laurèl Rauschenbach, Marvin Darkwah Oppong, Ramazan Jabbarli, Philipp Dammann and 4 more

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Lisa SchockDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany. lisamaria.schock@uk-essen.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-0615-5752
Lilith Philomena LaflörDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Džiugas MeškaDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Adrian EngelDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Hanah Hadice KaradachiDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Emad MohajeraniDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Laurèl RauschenbachDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Marvin Darkwah OppongDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Ramazan JabbarliDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Philipp DammannDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Sonja SiegelDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Ilonka Kreitschmann-AndermahrDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Ulrich SureDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
Yahya AhmadipourDepartment of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.

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Abstract

Patient expectations and satisfaction are critical outcomes in cranial and spinal neurosurgery, yet discrepancies between anticipated and actual results can hinder postoperative adjustment. This prospective longitudinal study investigated how coping strategies and preoperative patient education influence satisfaction with surgical outcomes. Two self-developed questionnaires assessed expectations, perceived illness burden, patient education quality, hospital experience, postoperative recovery, and overall satisfaction after surgery. Coping strategies were evaluated using the validated Essen Coping Questionnaire. Data from 277 patients were analyzed, stratified by surgical complexity. No significant difference in patient education quality was found between complexity groups (mean difference 0.62, 95% CI [-1.65, 0.41]; t(221) = -1.19, p = .237). Patients undergoing less complex procedures reported higher preoperative burden (mean difference 1.72, 95% CI [-3.33, -0.10]; t(231) = -2.09, p = .038). Linear regression revealed that the quality of preoperative education, postoperative burden, and coping strategies trust in medical art and willingness to accept help significantly predicted satisfaction (F(10,79) = 3.41, p < .001). These findings highlight the importance of patient-doctor communication, tailored education, and psychological preparedness in shaping patient-reported outcomes. Enhancing preoperative support and fostering adaptive coping may improve satisfaction and postoperative adjustment, advocating for a more personalized approach to neurosurgical care.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalElective Surgical ProceduresNeurosurgical ProceduresPatient SatisfactionTrustAdultAgedCoping SkillsFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedPatient Education as TopicPhysician-Patient RelationsProspective StudiesCoping strategiesNeurosurgeryPatient educationPatient expectationsTreatment satisfaction

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PMCPMC12979813

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