Perspectives of Wisconsin Providers on Factors Influencing Receipt of Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective is to determine perspectives of general surgeons, plastic surgeons, and cancer navigators on factors contributing to breast cancer patients' decision for post-mastectomy reconstruction, especially for women facing financial hardship.

Methods

We mailed Wisconsin general and plastic surgeons who performed >5 breast cancer procedures annually a survey, including a postcard inviting cancer navigators to participate. Descriptive statistics summarize item responses. McNemar's chi-squared tests evaluated surgeons' perspectives of factors influencing reconstruction for all women compared to women facing financial hardship.

Results

Respondents include 70 general surgeons, 18 plastic surgeons, and 9 navigators. Respondents perceived preference-related f

SUBMITTER: Dudley CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10684062 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature