Decision-making Tools for Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast reconstruction is an essential consideration for patients with breast cancer undergoing a mastectomy. Patients commonly report inadequate education as an important cause of dissatisfaction with breast reconstructive care. Information sources for breast reconstruction vary in quality, accuracy, and validity. We sought to determine what academic and nonacademic resources exist supporting decision-making for patients undergoing breast reconstruction.

Methods

A search was conducted of both academic literature and nonacademic social media sources. Three academic databases and 5 social media platforms were searched using keywords. Three independent reviewers performed the selection and data extraction of sources that met the inclusion criteria.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Sheikh-Oleslami S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12011573 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature