Not what i expected: Informational needs of women undergoing breast surgery Journal Article
| Authors: | Spector, D.; Mayer, D. K.; Knafl, K.; Pusic, A. |
| Article Title: | Not what i expected: Informational needs of women undergoing breast surgery |
| Abstract: | In 2008, approximately 500,000 women in the United States underwent breast surgery, either cosmetic surgery or reconstruction following mastectomy for breast cancer. There is a growing body of literature on women's motivations to have these types of surgical procedures and on satisfaction with the aesthetic outcomes, but little is known about the information needs and expectations of women who choose to undergo these procedures. Therefore, the purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a better understanding of the informational needs of women who underwent breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery. Copyright © 2010 American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses. |
| Keywords: | adult; aged; middle aged; patient satisfaction; young adult; plastic surgery; nursing; patient education; patient education as topic; attitude to health; breast reconstruction; mammaplasty; psychological aspect; health knowledge, attitudes, practice; canada; needs assessment; qualitative research; surgery, plastic |
| Journal Title: | Plastic Surgical Nursing |
| Volume: | 30 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0741-5206 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Date Published: | 2010-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 70 |
| End Page: | 74 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1097/PSN.0b013e3181dee9a4 |
| PUBMED: | 20543636 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "Source: Scopus" |
