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

Jennica Platt; Toni Zhong

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2017.08.011

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

Clin Plast Surg. 2018 Jan;45(1):137-143. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2017.08.011. Epub 2017 Sep 29.

Authors

Jennica Platt¹, Toni Zhong²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Plastic Surgery, Humber River Hospital, Plastic Surgery Clinic, 1235 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M3M 0B2, Canada.
² Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth Street, 8N-871, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada; Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Toronto, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth Street, 8N-871, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada. Electronic address: Toni.Zhong@uhn.ca.

PMID: 29080656
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2017.08.011

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Breast reconstruction; Clinical epidemiology; Evidence-based medicine.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Breast Neoplasms / surgery
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty*
Mastectomy
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Selection
Patient-Centered Care*
Quality of Life*