Open AccessPatient-reported outcome measurements in post-mastectomy implant-based breast reconstruction and radiotherapy: Analysis of BREAST-Q data
Author(s) -
Laura Sala,
Stefano Bonomi,
Chiara Maura Ciniselli,
Paolo Verderio,
Marta Pastori,
Andrea Maurichi,
Umberto Cortinovis
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
tumori
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.453
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 2038-2529
pISSN - 0300-8916
DOI - 10.1177/03008916221107715
Subject(s) - breast reconstruction , medicine , mastectomy , psychosocial , patient satisfaction , quality of life (healthcare) , breast cancer , reconstructive surgery , breast surgery , radiation therapy , implant , physical therapy , surgery , general surgery , cancer , nursing , psychiatry
Breast reconstruction has become a standard of care in patients undergoing mastectomy, greatly improving their quality of life. An increasing number of patients-reported outcome measurements (PROMs) have been developed over the years to better analyze patients' subjective overall experience. BREAST-Q is the PROMs for breast surgery introduced in our practice to assess patients' experiences when undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction and radiotherapy along with the use of Peak Plasma Blade and acellular dermal matrix.