The purpose of this study is to find out whether using an interactive 3D tool during a standard surgical consultation can lead to greater patient satisfaction with the information provided about breast reconstruction options than the standard consultation alone. The study researchers will also assess whether women whose surgical consultation includes the use of the 3D tool are more satisfied with their breasts and with the decisions they made about their reconstruction procedure.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
88
The study tool displays 3-dimensional step-by-step animations of autologous and implant-based breast reconstruction procedures.
The BREAST-Q Reconstruction Module1-3 has 6 domains that cover various aspects of patient satisfaction and quality of life. BREAST-Q is part of our standard of care for patients treated for breast cancer and referred for reconstruction.
The DQI has 3 domains that cover decision-specific questions about what it is like for a patient to make decisions about reconstruction after breast cancer treatment.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, United States
BREAST-Q Satisfaction
scores at 4 weeks (T2) Scores for each domain of the BREAST-Q range from 0 to 100, implying a continuum of increasing satisfaction or better quality of life.
Time frame: 4 weeks
BREAST-Q Satisfaction
The outcome will be the score (continuous variable ranging from 0 to 100 for linear regression or ordinal categories, ranging from 1 to 4 for ordinallogistic regression, where 1 represents lowest satisfaction and 4 represents highest satisfaction), and the primary predictor of interest will be type of consultation provided.
Time frame: 3 months after surgery
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The validated Decision Regret Scale measures distress or remorse after a health care decision by the use of 5 items to indicate the extent to which the respondent agrees or disagrees with the statements in the regret scale.