Patient experience of implant loss after immediate breast reconstruction: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is an integral part of modern breast cancer treatment. Our aim was to investigate patient experience with implant loss after IBR by using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). We conducted semi-structured interviews with eight informants. We analyzed d...

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Published in:Health care for women international 2023, Vol.44 (1), p.61-79
Main Authors: Weick, Linn, Ericson, Alice, Sandman, Lars, Boström, Petra, Hansson, Emma
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast reconstruction
cancer
Cancer and Oncology
Cancer och onkologi
care
complications
Female
Humans
impact
Interpretative phenomenological analysis
Kirurgi
Mammaplasty - adverse effects
Mastectomy
Normality
Patient Outcome Assessment
Psychology
Psykologi
Qualitative research
Reconstructive surgery
risk
Surgery
Surgical outcomes
Transplants & implants
Women
womens experiences
Womens health
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Summary:Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is an integral part of modern breast cancer treatment. Our aim was to investigate patient experience with implant loss after IBR by using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). We conducted semi-structured interviews with eight informants. We analyzed data according to the IPA flexible seven-stage process and four main themes were developed: immediate breast reconstruction as the indisputable choice, a difficult experience, an altered body: redefining normality, and trying to cope. The experience of implant loss appears to affect women for many years and might overshadow some of the benefits of IBR.
ISSN:0739-9332
1096-4665
1096-4665
DOI:10.1080/07399332.2021.1944152