ArticleJPRAS open2023
A Scoping Review of the Application of BREAST-Q in Surgical Research.
Article in JPRAS open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.
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12 citing papers in PubMed.
- Comparing Immediate Breast Reconstruction Rates in Rural and Urban Populations: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Comparer les taux de reconstruction mammaire immédiate dans les populations rurales et urbaines : une analyse systématique et méta-analyse globales.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2026Review
- Assessing the Impact of Frailty on Patient-Reported Outcomes and Clinical Complications in 2-Stage Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- BREAST-Q Under the Microscope: A Scoping Review of Reporting Gaps in Breast Surgery.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Review
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- Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction for Top Surgery in Transgender Men: Clinical Experience and Evaluation of Satisfaction and Quality of Life with TRANS-Q and BREAST-Q.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Post-treatment patient satisfaction in early-stage breast cancer: comparison of cryoablation versus breast conservation therapy using BREAST-Q.Gland surgery · 2025Article
- Normative BREAST-Q Scores in Sub-Saharan African Women: Interpreting the Impact of Mastectomy and Reconstruction.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Comparison of Postoperative Breast Asymmetry Using Vectra 3D Imaging in Prepectoral Versus Subpectoral Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Breast cancer patients' postoperative outcomes in nipple-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction with subpectoral implant placement: a single center experience.Gland surgery · 2024Article
- BREAST-Q REACT: Qualitative Assessment of the Design, Functionality, and Clinical Utility of a New Score Interpretation Tool.Annals of surgical oncology · 2024Article
- Health-related quality of life by type of breast surgery in women with primary breast cancer: prospective longitudinal cohort study.BJS open · 2024Article
- The Reverse Dual Plane: A Novel Technique for Endoscopic Transaxillary Breast Augmentation.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Collection of patient-reported outcome (PRO) data can facilitate cost-effective, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. The BREAST-Q has become the gold standard tool to measure PRO data in breast surgery. The last review of its application indicated that it was underutilized. Considering the evolution in breast surgery, the purpose of this study was to perform a scoping review of BREAST-Q application since 2015 and identify emerging trends and potential persistent gaps to guide patient-centered practice and future research in breast surgery. Methods: We performed an electronic literature review to identify publications published in English that used the BREAST-Q to assess patient outcomes. We excluded validation studies, review papers, conference abstracts, discussions, comments, and/or responses to previously published papers. Results: We identified 270 studies that met our inclusion criteria. Specific data was extracted to examine the evolution of the BREAST-Q application and examine clinical trends and research gaps. Discussion: Despite a significant increase in BREAST-Q studies, gaps in the understanding of the patient experience remain. The BREAST-Q is uniquely designed to measure quality of life and satisfaction with outcome and care. The prospective collection of center-specific data for every type of breast surgery will generate important information for the provision of patient-centered and evidence-based care.
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