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ArticleJournal of patient experience2026

Patient Satisfaction with Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Followed by Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients Using the BREAST-Q Scale 2.0 Vietnamese Version.

Duc Tung Bui, Hoai Nam Vo, Chi Thanh Tran, Xuan Dung Pham, Van Quang Le

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Duc Tung BuiDepartment of Oncology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0431-8820
Hoai Nam VoDepartment of Breast Surgery, Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3582-5132
Chi Thanh TranGrant & Innovation Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6582-4471
Xuan Dung PhamDepartment of Breast Surgery, Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Van Quang LeDepartment of Oncology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Background: Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) followed by implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR) is a widely accepted for early-stage breast cancer, supporting esthetic preservation and enhancing quality of life. The BREAST-Q is the gold standard patient-reported outcome measure PROM for evaluating satisfaction and post-operative wellbeing. This study employed the newly adapted Vietnamese BREAST-Q version 2.0, to assess patient satisfaction after NSM with IBR and explore influencing factors within a Vietnamese cohort. Methods: A pilot linguistic validation of the BREAST-Q version 2.0 was first conducted in 20 patients from July 2021 to May 2022, demonstrating internal consistency and convergent validity. A subsequent cohort of 55 post-operative patients undergoing NSM with immediate IBR (July 2022-July 2024) participated in satisfaction assessment across eight BREAST-Q domains. Statistical significance was defined at Results: The tool demonstrated acceptable internal reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.70) and strong convergent validity with objective esthetic scoring (r = 0.912; Conclusion: The Vietnamese BREAST-Q shows acceptable internal consistency and strong convergent validity, supporting its clinical utility. The decline in post-operative esthetic satisfaction highlights rising patient expectations, emphasizing the need for improved cosmetic outcomes and individualized care planning in Vietnam.

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breast cancerBREAST-Qimplant-based breast reconstructionnipple-sparing mastectomypatient satisfaction

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