Navigating Women's BIA-ALCL Information Needs: Group Seminars May Offer an Opportunity to Empower the Patient-Surgeon Team.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a T-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that has been linked to textured breast implants, and is an emerging concern within the plastic and reconstructive surgery community. Many surgeons are struggling with how best to inform their patients and manage BIA-ALCL care without overwhelming their standard clinical practice.

Methods

Five educational group seminars were held for 53 patients. A thematic analysis of the field notes taken at each seminar was conducted to identify recurring patient and surgeon behaviors.

Results

The thematic analysis identified 5 key themes: seeking, amplifying, framing, trusting, and empowering. Seeking describes the knowledge sought by patients and their varying

SUBMITTER: Park JO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7544254 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature