ArticleAnnals of surgical oncology2020
Development and Validation of the BREAST-Q Breast-Conserving Therapy Module.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Margin status, re-excision, and completion mastectomy after oncoplastic versus conventional breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Cosmetic Outcomes Following Breast-Conservation Surgery and Radiation for Multiple Ipsilateral Breast Cancer: Data from the Alliance Z11102 Study.Annals of surgical oncology · 2020Trial
- The Ratio of the Resected Specimen Volume to Breast Volume, as Measured by Three-Dimensional Surface Imaging, Is Associated With Aesthetic Outcome After Breast-Conserving Surgery.European journal of breast health · 2026Article
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- Comparison of quality of life and complications after oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery and implant-based reconstruction for central breast cancer-a retrospective cohort study.Gland surgery · 2026Article
- Canadian French translation of the BREAST-Q Breast Conserving Therapy module.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2026Article
- PROMs: Patient related or patient centred? A bridge between Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and clinical ethics in the context of a cohort of gynaeco-oncological patients analysed by qualitative semi- structured interviews.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2026Article
- Brazilian Portuguese validation of the breast cancer-related modules of the BREAST-Q.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- A Multi-institutional Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of a Supine MRI-Based Guidance System, the Breast Cancer LocatorAnnals of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Advancing breast cancer rehabilitation: a novel tool for assessing physical morbidity risk.The oncologist · 2025Article
- Patient-Reported Outcomes 10 Years After Breast-Conserving Surgery for Early-Stage Breast Cancer.Annals of surgical oncology · 2024Article
- Longitudinal Trends in Patient-Reported Outcomes in the First Year After Lumpectomy Versus Mastectomy.Annals of surgical oncology · 2024Article
- Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS)Gland surgery · 2024Article
- Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Lumpectomy With and Without Defect Closure.Annals of surgical oncology · 2024Article
- Quality of life and satisfaction of patients after oncoplastic or traditional breast-conserving surgery using the BREAST-Q (BCT module): a prospective study.Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) · 2023Article
- The Impact of Breast-Conserving Surgery Re-excision on Patient-Reported Outcomes Using the BREAST-Q.Annals of surgical oncology · 2023Article
- Breast cancer patient-reported outcomes on level 1 and level 2 oncoplastic procedures using BREAST-QJournal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2023Article
- Interpreting the BREAST-Q for Breast-Conserving Therapy: Minimal Important Differences and Clinical Reference Values.Annals of surgical oncology · 2023Article
- Outcomes of Different Quality of Life Assessment Modalities After Breast Cancer Therapy: A Network Meta-analysis.JAMA network open · 2023Article
- Timing of Chemotherapy and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Breast-Conserving Surgery and Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction.Annals of surgical oncology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn breast cancer surgery, patient-reported outcome measures are needed to measure outcomes best reported by patients (e.g., psychosocial well-being). This study aimed to develop and validate a new BREAST-Q module to address the unique concerns of patients undergoing breast-conserving therapy (BCT).
methodsPhase 1 involved qualitative and cognitive interviews with women who had BCT and clinical expert input to establish content for the BCT module. A field-test (phase 2) was performed, and Rasch measurement theory (RMT) analysis was used for item reduction and examination of reliability and validity. Validation of the item-reduced scales in a clinical sample (phase 3) was conducted for further assessment of their psychometric properties.
resultsQualitative interviews with 24 women resulted in the addition of 15 new items across multiple existing BREAST-Q scales and the development of two new scales (Adverse Effects of Radiation and Satisfaction With Information-Radiation Therapy). Feedback from 15 patients and 5 clinical experts were used to refine the instructions, response options, and item wording. An RMT analysis of data from 3497 women resulted in item reduction. The final set of scales showed evidence of ordered response option thresholds, good item fit, and good reliability, except for the Adverse Effects of the Radiation Scale. Validity and reliability were further supported by the phase 3 data from 3125 women.
conclusionsThe BREAST-Q BCT module can be used in research and clinical care to evaluate quality metrics and to compare surgical outcomes across all breast cancer surgery patients.
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