Acceptability and pilot efficacy trial of a web-based breast reconstruction decision support aid for women considering mastectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study aim was to test the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a novel interactive web-based breast reconstruction decision support aid (BRAID) for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients considering mastectomy.

Methods

Fifty-five women considering mastectomy were randomly assigned to receive the BRAID versus the Cancer Support Community's Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Breast Reconstruction pamphlet. Participants completed measures of breast reconstruction (BR) knowledge, preparation to make a decision, decisional conflict, anxiety, and BR intentions before randomization and 2 weeks later.

Results

In terms of acceptability, enrollment into the study was satisfactory, but the rate of return for follow-up surveys was lower among BRAID participants tha

SUBMITTER: Manne SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9890719 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature