Table 6.
Satisfaction Research has Improved Over Time
| Year of Publication | 1994–1998 | 1999–2003 | 2004–2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| # of Studies | 13 | 55 | 110 |
| % of Studies That Are Breast Related | 77 | 60 | 53 |
| % of Studies Using Only Ad-hoc Questionnaires | 85 | 67 | 66 |
| % of Studies Examining 3 or More Domains | 15 | 28 | 36 |
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Since 1994 (the first year of literature reviewed), the number of satisfaction studies has greatly increased. Additionally, the diversity of surgical topics has increased, as well as the number of studies in non-breast sub-specialties and the number of domains being measured.