The GELPOINT (Applied Medical) port is a suitable instrument for salpingo-oophorectomy with good rates of patient satisfaction, in particular body image

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-125
Author(s):  
Edward Prosser-Snelling ◽  
Timothy Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction and Acceptance of Their Totally Implanted Central Venous Catheter: A French Prospective Multicenter Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 390-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre-Yves Marcy ◽  
Renaud Schiappa ◽  
Jean-Marc Ferrero ◽  
Christian Dahlet ◽  
Olivier Brenet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Prospective Multicenter Study

Introduction Most cancer patients require a totally implanted central venous catheter (TIVAD) for their treatment. In a previous study, we developed and validated a questionnaire dubbed QASICC (Questionnaire for Acceptance of, and Satisfaction with, Implanted Central Venous Catheter) assessing patient satisfaction with, and acceptance of, their TIVAD. In the present study, we conducted a large, prospective, multicenter study in cancer patients aimed to analyze factors that could influence patients’ acceptance of, and satisfaction with, their device. Methods The QASICC is composed of 22 items assessing 5 dimensions. The construction and validation of the questionnaire was achieved using validated methodology to determine its psychometric characteristics. The questionnaire was submitted to 720 patients in 11 French institutions; 567 answers were analyzed. Results Younger patients had the most difficulties in coping with their TIVAD, especially regarding daily activities and their body image and private life compared to older patients. Sex was significantly related to patient satisfaction, with worse scores in women. Breast tumor location was also correlated with low TIVAD acceptance. TIVAD on the right side also positively influenced satisfaction and acceptance of the device. Conclusions QASICC has proved to be efficient, and to detect known issues regarding daily activities and body image. As our population was mostly composed of women with breast cancer, our results reflect specific aspects of this population. The TIVAD remains generally well-accepted and our questionnaire should help health-care workers to better address the specific needs of their patients based on the answers provided.

scholarly journals Patient Satisfaction and Body Image Following Mastectomy, Breast-Conserving Therapy, and Mastectomy With Reconstruction: A Study in Iran

2018 ◽  
pp. 173-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asiie Olfatbakhsh ◽  
Shahpar Haghighat ◽  
Mohammadreza Tabari ◽  
Esmat Hashemi ◽  
Fateme Sari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Breast Conserving Surgery ◽  
Breast Conserving Therapy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mastectomy Group ◽  
Implant Reconstruction

Background: Breast cancer is considered a chronic disease owing to the increases in survival rate. Thus, better body image and patient satisfaction with the surgery have become more important factors to be considered when choosing the surgical approach. The aim of this study was to compare body image and patient satisfaction following three different approaches. Methods: We evaluated 183 consecutive patients who had undergone three different surgeries including breast-conserving surgery (BCS), mastectomy, or mastectomy followed by reconstruction (M-R). Body image was evaluated using the BICI questionnaire, and patient satisfaction was rated using a multiple-choice question and a scale ranging from 1 to 10. Results: A significantly better body image was observed in the M-R and BCS groups compared with mastectomy (P = 0.02). In body image subscale analysis, social functioning scores were higher in the M-R and BCS groups than in the mastectomy group (P = 0.01), but no differences were obtained between surgery groups in appearance dissatisfaction subscale. Patients were more satisfied with BCS than the other two surgeries (P = 0.008). Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it could be proposed that both oncoplastic BCS and implant reconstruction could provide patients with acceptable body image, while BCS could bring about better satisfaction with the surgery. Reconstruction may be an alternative for the patients to improve body image and satisfaction when BCS is not applicable.

Patient satisfaction, body image, and quality of life after lower body lift: a prospective pre- and postoperative long-term survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 882-887 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin F. Vierhapper ◽  
Anna Pittermann ◽  
Stefan Hacker ◽  
Hugo B. Kitzinger
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Body Lift ◽  
Lower Body Lift ◽  
Long Term Survey

Patient satisfaction with breast cancer treatment, cosmesis and body image after surgery

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 1002-1003
Author(s):  
Donna Egbeare ◽  
K. Shuttlewood ◽  
P. King ◽  
D. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Breast Cancer Treatment

scholarly journals Patient Satisfaction and Body Image Following Mastectomy, Breast-Conserving Therapy, and Mastectomy With Reconstruction: A Study in Iran

2018 ◽  
pp. 171-180
Author(s):  
Asiie Olfatbakhsh ◽  
Shahpar Haghighat ◽  
Mohammadreza Tabari ◽  
Esmat Hashemi ◽  
Fateme Sari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Breast Conserving Surgery ◽  
Breast Conserving Therapy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mastectomy Group ◽  
Implant Reconstruction

Background: Breast cancer is considered a chronic disease owing to the increases in survival rate. Thus, better body image and patient satisfaction with the surgery have become more important factors to be considered when choosing the surgical approach. The aim of this study was to compare body image and patient satisfaction following three different approaches. Methods: We evaluated 183 consecutive patients who had undergone three different surgeries including breast-conserving surgery (BCS), mastectomy, or mastectomy followed by reconstruction (M-R). Body image was evaluated using the BICI questionnaire, and patient satisfaction was rated using a multiple-choice question and a scale ranging from 1 to 10. Results: A significantly better body image was observed in the M-R and BCS groups compared with mastectomy (P = 0.02). In body image subscale analysis, social functioning scores were higher in the M-R and BCS groups than in the mastectomy group (P = 0.01), but no differences were obtained between surgery groups in appearance dissatisfaction subscale. Patients were more satisfied with BCS than the other two surgeries (P = 0.008). Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it could be proposed that both oncoplastic BCS and implant reconstruction could provide patients with acceptable body image, while BCS could bring about better satisfaction with the surgery. Reconstruction may be an alternative for the patients to improve body image and satisfaction when BCS is not applicable.

scholarly journals Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in Breast Cancer: Impact on Surgical Resection, Oncologic Safety, and Psychological Well-Being

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Parks, MS, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Complex Data ◽  
Areola Complex ◽  
Areolar Complex ◽  
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy ◽  
Nipple Sparing ◽  
Surgical Option

Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is a surgical option to improve patient satisfaction with aesthetic outcome. It can be utilized to decrease body image disturbance by preserving the woman’s skin and areolar complex. Data for cancer treatment and risk reduction in NSM shows the procedure is oncologically safe. Nipple-sparing mastectomy preserves the nipple to improve cosmetic appearance. Patient satisfaction is higher for NSM compared with traditional mastectomy. PubMed and Cochrane databases were searched from January 1, 2013, to December 22, 2019. The following search terms and keywords were used: nipple-sparing mastectomy, microvascular breast reconstruction, breast cancer, and nipple necrosis. Studies published in scientific journals that reported objective results (specific outcomes of skin flap and nipple-areola complex necrosis) were included. Nipple-sparing mastectomy should be discussed as a surgical option for women who meet the selection criteria to assist with psychological benefits related to body image. Research comparing levels of distress and body image disturbances in women undergoing NSM with traditional mastectomy would be helpful in addressing the psychological care of these women. Ongoing data collection needs to continue to validate that NSM is safe from a surgical and an oncologic standpoint.

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