Patient-Centered Breast Reconstruction Based on Health-Related Quality-of-Life Evidence

The article summarizes the available evidence regarding clinical decision making in breast reconstruction from the patient perspective of satisfaction and health-related quality of life. A review of generic and specific patient reported outcome measures is provided. Important components of breast re...

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Published inClinics in plastic surgery Vol. 45; no. 1; p. 137
Main Authors Platt, Jennica, Zhong, Toni
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2018
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty
Mastectomy
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Selection
Patient-Centered Care
Quality of Life
Breast cancer
Clinical epidemiology
Evidence-based medicine
Breast reconstruction
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Summary:The article summarizes the available evidence regarding clinical decision making in breast reconstruction from the patient perspective of satisfaction and health-related quality of life. A review of generic and specific patient reported outcome measures is provided. Important components of breast reconstruction care are compared, such as timing of reconstruction, autologous and implant-based reconstruction, and the use of nipple-sparing and skin-sparing mastectomy. This evidence-based summary will be useful to guide clinicians when discussing breast reconstruction with their patients.
ISSN:1558-0504
DOI:10.1016/j.cps.2017.08.011