The Importance of Measuring Patient Outcomes in Cosmetic Practice
The Importance of Measuring Patient Outcomes in Cosmetic Practice In today’s cosmetic industry, where patient expectations are higher than ever, consistently measuring outcomes is essential. Not only does this practice meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements under the Australian Medical Board guidelines, but it also offers a range of benefits that enhance patient care, support […]
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Emotional Outcomes
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Emotional Outcomes The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires involve three separate questionnaires assessing satisfaction with various aspects of a cosmetic procedure. The Emotional Outcomes module includes 18 questions which assess a patient’s perception of post-operative change in: Anxiety and depression symptoms Appearance-related anxiety Confidence Social functioning Psychosocial expectations Cosmetic Patient Satisfaction Outcome […]
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires involve three separate questionnaires assessing satisfaction with various aspects of a cosmetic procedure. The Outcomes module includes 7 questions which assess satisfaction with the aesthetic and functional outcomes of a cosmetic procedure or surgery. It is designed for cosmetic practitioners to gain feedback […]
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Service
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Service The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires involve three separate questionnaires assessing satisfaction with various aspects of a cosmetic procedure. The Service module includes 9 questions which assess satisfaction with service and practitioner-related factors (e.g, communication, facilities, professionalism of the practice and staff). It is designed for cosmetic practitioners to gain feedback on […]
Free Webinar: How to Identify and Prevent Dissatisfied Cosmetic Patients
Free Professional Development How to Identify and Prevent Dissatisfied Cosmetic Patients About the Session: New guidelines have been introduced by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) which require cosmetic practitioners to conduct evaluations of patient suitability for aesthetic surgery or non-surgical procedures, considering the individual’s psychological functioning, mental health and wellbeing. While the majority […]
Eating Attitudes Test – 26 (EAT-26)
Eating Attitudes Test – 26 (EAT-26) The EAT-26 is used to identify the presence of “eating disorder risk” based on attitudes, feelings and behaviours related to eating. There are 26 items assessing general eating behaviour and five additional questions assessing risky behaviours. The EAT-26 can aid in the screening and diagnosis of eating disorders, such as […]
Eating Disorder Examination – Questionnaire
Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire 6.0 (EDE-Q 6.0) The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) is a self-report questionnaire that measures the frequency of thoughts and behaviours related to eating disorders in the past 28 days. It has four subscales: Dietary restraint Eating concern Shape concern Weight concern It also measures behavioural symptoms related to these […]
Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) The Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) is a 35-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure four core aspects of perfectionism: Concern over mistakes and doubts about actions Excessive concern with parents’ expectations and evaluation Excessively high personal standards Concern with “precision, order and organization” Perfectionism Cosmetic Screening for Age 15+ 5 […]
How long should a cosmetic consultation take?
A 2022 report by the UK Health and Social Care Committee identified that 70% of people seeking a non-surgical cosmetic procedure had a consultation which lasted less than 20 minutes. Alarmingly, almost one-quarter of patients were not asked about their medical history, and 80% were not asked about their mental health history during their consult. […]
Online Training: Psychology in Aesthetics
Online Training Psychology in Aesthetics: Best Practice Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024 Time: 6pm – 8:30pm AEST Location: Online via Zoom Cost: $400 + GST Audience: Practitioners and practice staff working in the cosmetic industry, including doctors, nurses, dentists and dermal therapists. Presenter: Dr Toni Pikoos, Clinical Psychologist, Postdoctoral Researcher and ReadyMind Co-Founder A certificate will […]