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The information needs of women who have undergone breast reconstruction. Part I: decision-making and sources of information.

Women diagnosed with breast cancer treated by mastectomy can choose breast reconstruction. The information needs of women undergoing this procedure have only been addressed in the research literature to a limited extent. A qualitative approach was used to explore the experiences of women who had undergone breast reconstruction with a specific focus on their views on how they considered their information needs could best be met. A purposeful sample of eight women was recruited to participate in two focus groups, each lasting 2 hours. Framework analysis was used to develop an index of key themes and sub-themes which transformed the data into a structured record which facilitated systematic analysis. This paper will present the emergent key themes regarding decision-making about mastectomy and reconstructive surgery and the sources of information perceived to be relevant when preparing for breast reconstruction. Sources of information perceived by the participants as being helpful included the surgeon, the breast care clinical nurse specialist, photographs, contact with other patients, written information, the internet, a tape of the consultation and information videotapes. The breast care clinical nurse specialist played an important role in facilitating the process of receiving information. This study provides useful insight into how health care professionals can inform and prepare women for breast reconstruction.[1]

References

  1. The information needs of women who have undergone breast reconstruction. Part I: decision-making and sources of information. Wolf, L. European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society. (2004) [Pubmed]
 
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