[HTML][HTML] Developing core outcome sets for clinical trials: issues to consider
The selection of appropriate outcomes or domains is crucial when designing clinical trials in
order to compare directly the effects of different interventions in ways that minimize bias. If …
order to compare directly the effects of different interventions in ways that minimize bias. If …
Core outcome sets in women's and newborn health: a systematic review
Background Variation in outcome collection and reporting is a serious hindrance to progress
in our specialty; therefore, over 80 journals have come together to support the development …
in our specialty; therefore, over 80 journals have come together to support the development …
Development of a core outcome set for research and audit studies in reconstructive breast surgery
Background Appropriate outcome selection is essential if research is to guide decision-
making and inform policy. Systematic reviews of the clinical, cosmetic and patient-reported …
making and inform policy. Systematic reviews of the clinical, cosmetic and patient-reported …
[HTML][HTML] Different types of implants for reconstructive breast surgery
Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and is a
leading cause of cancer death among women. Prophylactic or curative mastectomy is often …
leading cause of cancer death among women. Prophylactic or curative mastectomy is often …
[HTML][HTML] Patient-reported outcome measures for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: a systematic review of development and measurement properties
CF Davies, R Macefield, K Avery, JM Blazeby… - Annals of surgical …, 2021 - Springer
Background Breast reconstruction (BR) is performed to improve outcomes for patients
undergoing mastectomy. A recently developed core outcome set for BR includes six patient …
undergoing mastectomy. A recently developed core outcome set for BR includes six patient …
Systematic review and critical appraisal of the impact of acellular dermal matrix use on the outcomes of implant-based breast reconstruction
Background Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) may improve outcomes in implant-based breast
reconstruction (IBBR). The aim of this study was critically to appraise and evaluate the …
reconstruction (IBBR). The aim of this study was critically to appraise and evaluate the …
[HTML][HTML] Satisfaction with cosmetic outcomes of breast reconstruction: investigations into the correlation between the patients' Breast-Q outcome and the judgment of …
Y Eltahir, E Bosma, N Teixeira, PMN Werker… - JPRAS open, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives We aimed to determine the relation between breast reconstruction method,
patient satisfaction, and surgeon reported cosmetic outcome among women who underwent …
patient satisfaction, and surgeon reported cosmetic outcome among women who underwent …
Opportunities and priorities for breast surgical research
Summary The 2013 Breast Cancer Campaign gap analysis established breast cancer
research priorities without a specific focus on surgical research or the role of surgeons on …
research priorities without a specific focus on surgical research or the role of surgeons on …
Developing a theoretical framework to illustrate associations among patient satisfaction, body image and quality of life for women undergoing breast reconstruction
MC Fingeret, SW Nipomnick, MA Crosby… - Cancer treatment …, 2013 - Elsevier
Within the field of breast reconstruction there is increasing focus on patient-reported
outcomes related to satisfaction, body image, and quality of life. These outcomes are …
outcomes related to satisfaction, body image, and quality of life. These outcomes are …
Body image dissatisfaction in patients undergoing breast reconstruction: Examining the roles of breast symmetry and appearance investment
Objective Reconstruction as part of treatment for breast cancer is aimed at mitigating body
image concerns after mastectomy. Although algorithms have been developed to objectively …
image concerns after mastectomy. Although algorithms have been developed to objectively …