Development of a core outcome set for research and audit studies in reconstructive breast surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Appropriate outcome selection is essential if research is to guide decision-making and inform policy. Systematic reviews of the clinical, cosmetic and patient-reported outcomes of reconstructive breast surgery, however, have demonstrated marked heterogeneity, and results from individual studies cannot be compared or combined. Use of a core outcome set may improve the situation. The BRAVO study developed a core outcome set for reconstructive breast surgery.

Methods

A long list of outcomes identified from systematic reviews and stakeholder interviews was used to inform a questionnaire survey. Key stakeholders defined as individuals involved in decision-making for reconstructive breast surgery, including patients, breast and plastic surgeons, specialist nurses and ps

SUBMITTER: Potter S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5034747 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature