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Women’s Satisfaction with Their Breast Prosthesis

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  • Patricia M. Livingston
  • Victoria M. White
  • Susan B. Roberts
  • Emma Pritchard
  • Jane Hayman
  • Anne Gibbs
  • David J. Hill

    (Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine what factors constitute a quality prosthesis and ascertain which factors affect prosthesis satisfaction. Sixty-four women who received full funding for their prosthesis and 38womenwho received their hospital’s usual fundingwere recruited. Women rated the information provided about breast prostheses very highly, with 85% reporting that it was “very good†or “excellent.†Satisfaction was significantly associatedwith how well the prosthesis fit (1 week,p =.001; 3 months, p =.01), level of comfort (3 months, p =.005), and appearance of the prosthesis when worn (6 months, p = .001). Quality was significantly associated with how well it fit (1 week, p = .001; 3months, p = .001), how natural it felt (1 week, p = .001; 6months, p =.01), the weight of the prosthesis (3 months, p =.003), and appearance when worn (6 months, p = .03). The results will be used to improve women’s access to a quality prosthesis.

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  • Patricia M. Livingston & Victoria M. White & Susan B. Roberts & Emma Pritchard & Jane Hayman & Anne Gibbs & David J. Hill, 2005. "Women’s Satisfaction with Their Breast Prosthesis," Evaluation Review, , vol. 29(1), pages 65-83, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:evarev:v:29:y:2005:i:1:p:65-83
    DOI: 10.1177/0193841X04269640
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