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| D HarcourtSummaryAffiliation: University of the West of England Country: UK Publications
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Evaluation of the current knowledge limitations in breast cancer research: a gap analysisAlastair Thompson
Department of Surgery and Molecular Oncology, University of Dundee, Ninewells Avenue, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK
Breast Cancer Res 10:R26. 2008..A gap analysis was conducted to determine which areas of breast cancer research, if targeted by researchers and funding bodies, could produce the greatest impact on patients...- Patient satisfaction in relation to nipple reconstruction: the importance of information provisionD Harcourt
Dept of Breast Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Holtye Road, E Grinstead, W Sussex RH19 3DZ, UK
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 64:494-9. 2011.... - Psychological aspects of breast reconstruction: a review of the literatureD Harcourt
Centre for Appearance and Disfigurement Research, Department of Psychology, University of the West of England, Oldbury Court Road, Bristol BS16 2JP, UK
J Adv Nurs 35:477-87. 2001..Particular attention is given to the role of specialist breast care nurses in supporting women faced with the decision of whether or not to opt for reconstructive surgery... - The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: a prospective, multicenter studyDiana M Harcourt
Centre for Appearance Research, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Oldbury Court Road, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2JP, UK
Plast Reconstr Surg 111:1060-8. 2003..Health professionals should be careful of assuming that breast reconstruction necessarily confers psychological benefits compared with mastectomy alone... - Mastectomy patients' decision-making for or against immediate breast reconstructionDiana Harcourt
Centre for Appearance Research, Faculty of Applied Sciences Psychology, University of the West of England, Bristol
Psychooncology 13:106-15. 2004..Whilst many women make a quick decision about breast reconstruction, research needs to explore ways of facilitating decision-making amongst those who find this decision particularly difficult... - Women's experiences of an altered appearance during chemotherapy: an indication of cancer statusDiana Harcourt
Centre for Appearance Research, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Frenchay, Bristol, BS161QY, UK
J Health Psychol 13:597-606. 2008.... - Anticipating an altered appearance: women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancerHannah Frith
Bristol Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, 29 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5NB, UK
Eur J Oncol Nurs 11:385-91. 2007.... - 'Your whole life, your whole world, it changes': partners' experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritisL Matheson
Centre for Appearance Research, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, BS16 1 QY, UK
Musculoskeletal Care 8:46-54. 2010..However, until now there has been very little in-depth qualitative research in this area. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of partners of people with RA... - Factors implicated in the decision whether or not to join the tamoxifen trial in women at high familial risk of breast cancerE Lovegrove
Department of Psychology, UWE, Bristol, UK
Psychooncology 9:193-202. 2000..This gives rise to considerable concerns about the information underpinning informed consent... - Partner experiences of breast reconstruction post mastectomyC Sandham
Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
Eur J Oncol Nurs 11:66-73. 2007..The findings are of value to healthcare professionals, in particular specialist nurses, who work with women undergoing breast reconstruction and indicate areas where further research is needed... - The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)Fiona Kennedy
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
Eur J Oncol Nurs 12:103-11. 2008..The results highlight the substantial challenges faced by women diagnosed with DCIS. These findings have clear significance for healthcare professionals, especially specialist nurses, who work closely with DCIS patients... - Managing appearance changes resulting from cancer treatment: resilience in adolescent femalesMelissa L Wallace
Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
Psychooncology 16:1019-27. 2007..Explanations for the findings are explored, including the temporary nature of many appearance changes and the life-threatening nature of cancer... - Perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) among UK health professionalsFiona Kennedy
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, UK
Breast 18:89-93. 2009..The nature and implication of these variations and the professional challenges presented by DCIS warrant further exploration and debate in order to inform the provision of appropriate care, support and information to patients... - Adolescents' and parents' experiences of managing the psychosocial impact of appearance change during cancer treatmentHeidi Williamson
University of the West of England, Frenchay, Bristol, UK
J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 27:168-75. 2010..These strategies are explored, which can inform interventions to support adolescents and parents... - Visible difference amongst children and adolescents: issues and interventionsNichola Rumsey
Centre for Appearance Research, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
Dev Neurorehabil 10:113-23. 2007..The current provision of care, the potential benefit of psychosocial interventions and the challenges faced by researchers in this area are explored...