The BREAST-Q in surgical research: A review of the literature 2009–2015

Summary Background 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...

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2016-02, Vol.69 (2), p.149-162
Main Authors: Cohen, Wess A, Mundy, Lily R, Ballard, Tiffany N.S, Klassen, Anne, Cano, Stefan J, Browne, John, Pusic, Andrea L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical Research
Breast - surgery
BREAST-Q
Female
Health Status
Humans
Mammaplasty - methods
Patient reported outcome measures
Patient reported outcomes
Patient Satisfaction
Plastic Surgery
PROMS
Quality of Life
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Summary:Summary Background 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.
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2015.11.013