Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study was aimed at comparing the quality of life, body image, and perceived social support in women with breast cancer surgery.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients receiving breast-conserving surgery (BCS) (n = 72), mastectomy alone (n = 44), and mastectomy with breast reconstruction (n = 41) were evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), the EORTC Breast Cancer Module (QLQ-BR23), the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).
RESULTS: The results indicated that the BCS group had a better body image compared with the other 2 groups and better role functioning compared with the mastectomy-alone group. In the reconstruction group, body image correlated with perceived social support, especially from family and significant others.
CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a positive perception of a supportive social network can help women with breast reconstruction to better cope with the psychological effects of surgery on their body image.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 28-32 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Breast Care |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Feb 2016 |
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Evaluation of Social Support, Quality of Life, and Body Image in Women with Breast Cancer. / Spatuzzi, Roberta; Vespa, Anna; Lorenzi, Primo; Miccinesi, Guido; Ricciuti, Marcello; Cifarelli, Wanda; Susi, Marina; Fabrizio, Tommaso; Ferrari, Maria G.; Ottaviani, Marica; Giulietti, Maria Velia; Merico, Fabiana; Aieta, Michele.
In: Breast Care, Vol. 11, No. 1, 02.2016, p. 28-32.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of Social Support, Quality of Life, and Body Image in Women with Breast Cancer
AU - Spatuzzi, Roberta
AU - Vespa, Anna
AU - Lorenzi, Primo
AU - Miccinesi, Guido
AU - Ricciuti, Marcello
AU - Cifarelli, Wanda
AU - Susi, Marina
AU - Fabrizio, Tommaso
AU - Ferrari, Maria G.
AU - Ottaviani, Marica
AU - Giulietti, Maria Velia
AU - Merico, Fabiana
AU - Aieta, Michele
PY - 2016/2
Y1 - 2016/2
N2 - BACKGROUND: This study was aimed at comparing the quality of life, body image, and perceived social support in women with breast cancer surgery.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients receiving breast-conserving surgery (BCS) (n = 72), mastectomy alone (n = 44), and mastectomy with breast reconstruction (n = 41) were evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), the EORTC Breast Cancer Module (QLQ-BR23), the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).RESULTS: The results indicated that the BCS group had a better body image compared with the other 2 groups and better role functioning compared with the mastectomy-alone group. In the reconstruction group, body image correlated with perceived social support, especially from family and significant others.CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a positive perception of a supportive social network can help women with breast reconstruction to better cope with the psychological effects of surgery on their body image.
AB - BACKGROUND: This study was aimed at comparing the quality of life, body image, and perceived social support in women with breast cancer surgery.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients receiving breast-conserving surgery (BCS) (n = 72), mastectomy alone (n = 44), and mastectomy with breast reconstruction (n = 41) were evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), the EORTC Breast Cancer Module (QLQ-BR23), the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).RESULTS: The results indicated that the BCS group had a better body image compared with the other 2 groups and better role functioning compared with the mastectomy-alone group. In the reconstruction group, body image correlated with perceived social support, especially from family and significant others.CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a positive perception of a supportive social network can help women with breast reconstruction to better cope with the psychological effects of surgery on their body image.
KW - Journal Article
U2 - 10.1159/000443493
DO - 10.1159/000443493
M3 - Article
C2 - 27051393
VL - 11
SP - 28
EP - 32
JO - Breast Care
JF - Breast Care
SN - 1661-3791
IS - 1
ER -