A Closer Look at the BREAST-Q© Journal Article


Authors: Cano, S. J.; Klassen, A. F.; Scott, A. M.; Pusic, A. L.
Article Title: A Closer Look at the BREAST-Q©
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. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords: treatment outcome; patient satisfaction; review; outcome assessment; quality of life; breast cancer; mastectomy; breast neoplasms; breast reconstruction; mammaplasty; outcome assessment (health care); questionnaires; questionnaire; scoring system; intermethod comparison; health-related quality of life; computer program; statistical model; breast surgery; body image; psychometrics; psychometry; clinical assessment tool; item response theory; patient reported outcome; patient-reported outcome instruments; rasch measurement theory; breast q; classical test theory
Journal Title: Clinics in Plastic Surgery
Volume: 40
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0094-1298
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2013-04-01
Start Page: 287
End Page: 296
Language: English
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 23506769
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2012.12.002
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Notes: --- - "Export Date: 1 May 2013" - "CODEN: CPSUD" - ":doi 10.1016/j.cps.2012.12.002" - "Source: Scopus"
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