A closer look at the BREAST-Q(©)

Stefan J Cano; Anne F Klassen; Amie M Scott; Andrea L Pusic

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2012.12.002

A closer look at the BREAST-Q(©)

Clin Plast Surg. 2013 Apr;40(2):287-96. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2012.12.002.

Authors

Stefan J Cano¹, Anne F Klassen, Amie M Scott, Andrea L Pusic

Affiliation

¹ Clinical Neurology Research Group, Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, Tamar Science Park, Plymouth PL6 8BX, UK.

PMID: 23506769
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2012.12.002

Abstract

The BREAST-Q(©) is a multiscale, multimodule, patient-reported outcome instrument (PRO) measuring health-related quality of life and patient satisfaction in women who undergo breast surgery. This PRO instrument is the flagship of our team's research, which has spanned almost a decade. This article provides detail about the BREAST-Q(©). The BREAST-Q(©) represents a significant advance in measuring the impact and effectiveness of breast surgery from the patients' perspective. In addition, our overall approach may provide a useful template for the development of future PRO instruments.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Breast Neoplasms / psychology*
Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty
Mastectomy
Outcome Assessment, Health Care*
Patient Satisfaction*
Quality of Life
Surveys and Questionnaires*