SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2017
Women's expectations of breast reconstruction following mastectomy for breast cancer: a systematic review.
Synthesis in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05196269 (Comparing Decision on Match of Expectations and Aesthetics Using a Conventional Versus a Cloud-based Healthcare Platform Approach in Breast Cancer Patients Proposed for Locoregional Treatment), which is not on this map. Cited by 15 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Comparing Decision on Match of Expectations and Aesthetics Using a Conventional Versus a Cloud-based Healthcare Platform Approach in Breast Cancer Patients Proposed for Locoregional Treatment: A Prospective Randomized Trial
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- The impact of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy on mental health outcomes and life in breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Pooled it
- The effect of a group cognitive behavioral therapy on the quality of life and emotional disturbance of women with breast cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Trial
- Development of a nursing-sensitive quality evaluation indicator system for perioperative care in breast reconstruction surgery: A Delphi study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Article
- Autologous vs. implant-based breast reconstruction and long-term mental disorder risk: a retrospective cohort study emulating a target trial.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Article
- Brazilian Portuguese validation of the breast cancer-related modules of the BREAST-Q.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Impact of breast reconstruction on quality of life among women after mastectomy.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2025Article
- Descriptive Analysis of Preoperative Breast Reconstruction Patient Expectations Using the BREAST-Q Expectations Module.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Three-dimensional Simulation on Patient-reported Outcomes Following Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast: A Randomized Trial.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- The Influence of the Surgical Treatment Method on the Quality of Life of Women With Breast Cancer.European journal of breast health · 2023Article
- BREAST-Q Patient-reported Outcomes in Different Types of Breast Reconstruction after Fat Grafting.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- What Does "Dr. Google" Show Patients Searching for Breast Reconstruction Outcomes Photographs?Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
- Surgery decision conflict and its related factors among newly diagnosed early breast cancer patients in China: A cross-sectional study.Nursing open · 2021Article
- Goldilocks Principle: Preference for Change in Breast Size in Breast Cancer Reconstruction Patients.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Korean Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of Korean Version EORTC QLQ-BRECON23.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Using Bionics to Restore Sensation to Reconstructed Breasts.Frontiers in neurorobotics · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeBreast reconstruction (BR) makes an important positive contribution to the quality of life of many women who have undergone mastectomy for breast cancer. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the evidence for possible relationships between women's expectations of BR and their satisfaction with outcomes to inform and facilitate improved communication about BR options prior to initial surgery.
methodsA systematic review of the literature reporting expectations of BR published between 1 January 1994 and 6 March 2017 identified 2107 initial search results. Twenty-one publications, reporting 20 studies (2288 participants), satisfied the selection criteria. Information on study aim and time frame, participation rate, design/methods, limitations/bias, results and conclusions, as well as participant clinical and demographic information, was reported. An overall quality score was generated for each study.
resultsFour of five studies that quantified expectations and satisfaction found a positive relationship between the two. This may indicate a possible trend, but as 16 of the 21 included publications did not provide quantifiable data, no firm conclusions are possible.
conclusionOur findings have important implications for policy and practice which are applicable to medical decision-making more broadly. There is a clear need to utilise accurate and consistent measures of patient-reported expectations and to educate both patients and health practitioners about the importance of informed discussion about treatment options. This is particularly salient for women facing a choice about BR, a major breast cancer survivorship decision. Routine use of an expectations checklist in pre-operative consultations may be useful.
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