The BREAST-Q in surgical research: A review of the literature 2009-2015 Journal Article
| Authors: | Cohen, W. A.; Mundy, L. R.; Ballard, T. N. S.; Klassen, A.; Cano, S. J.; Browne, J.; Pusic, A. L. |
| Article Title: | The BREAST-Q in surgical research: A review of the literature 2009-2015 |
| Abstract: | SummaryBackground Health outcomes research has gained considerable traction over the past decade as the medical community attempts to move beyond traditional outcome measures such as morbidity and mortality. Since its inception in 2009, the BREAST-Q has provided meaningful and reliable information regarding health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and patient satisfaction for use in both clinical practice and research. In this study, we review how researchers have used the BREAST-Q and how it has enhanced our understanding and practice of plastic and reconstructive breast surgery. Methods An electronic literature review was performed to identify publications that used the BREAST-Q to assess patient outcomes. Studies developing and/or validating the BREAST-Q or an alternate patient-reported outcome measure (PROM), review papers, conference abstracts, discussions, comments and/or responses to previously published papers, studies that modified a version of BREAST-Q, and studies not published in English were excluded. Results Our literature review yielded 214 unique articles, 49 of which met our inclusion criteria. Important trends and highlights were further examined. Discussion The BREAST-Q has provided important insights into breast surgery highlighted by literature concerning autologous reconstruction, implant type, fat grafting, and patient education. The BREAST-Q has increased the use of PROMs in breast surgery and provided numerous important insights in its brief existence. The increased interest in PROMs as well as the underutilized potential of the BREAST-Q should permit its continued use and ability to foster innovations and improve quality of care. © 2015 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. |
| Keywords: | patient reported outcome measures; breast surgery; patient reported outcomes; breast-q; proms |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery |
| Volume: | 69 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 1748-6815 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2016-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 149 |
| End Page: | 162 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.bjps.2015.11.013 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 26740288 |
| PMCID: | PMC4995882 |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 4 April 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
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