Breast Cancer Female, Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy
Conditions
Keywords
Breast Cancer Female, Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction, questionnaire
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing the decision about breast reconstruction after breast amputation for breast cancer. The study will be conducted at the University Hospital in Brussels using only a questionnaire. The results might help us to evaluate and improve the satisfaction among patients about the received information and guidance.
Detailed description
The questionnaire will be completed during one interview. This interview will take place preferably right after the patient visited her doctor at the Breast Clinic at the University Hospital in Brussels. Before starting the interview all the necessary information to decide whether or not to participate in the study will be given as well as the time to read the informed consent carefully.
Interventions
OTHERsemi-structured interview using a questionnaire
semi-structured interview using a questionnaire
Sponsors
Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* female * Dutch speaking * must have undergone a mastectomy for breast cancer in the following period: 2010 - 2015 * must be a patient of the Breast Clinic at the University Hospital in Brussels
Exclusion criteria
* bilateral preventive mastectomy (and therefore no history of breast cancer in any of the breasts)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| factors influencing the choice concerning breast reconstruction after mastectomy, assessed with a questionnaire (with multiple choice and open questions) | december 2016 - may 2017 |
Outcome results
None listed