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Mastectomy patients' decision-making for or against immediate breast reconstruction (2004)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2004). Mastectomy patients' decision-making for or against immediate breast reconstruction. Psycho-Oncology, 13(2), 106-115. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.711

This multi-centred study examined how 93 women due to undergo mastectomy had elected for (n = 37) or against (n = 56) immediate breast reconstruction. Initial semi-structured interviews were conducted prior to undergoing surgery whilst follow-up inte... Read More about Mastectomy patients' decision-making for or against immediate breast reconstruction.

Body image and disfigurement: Issues and interventions (2004)
Journal Article
Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2004). Body image and disfigurement: Issues and interventions. Body Image, 1(1), 83-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1740-1445%2803%2900005-6

Whether present at birth, congenital or acquired later in life, a visible disfigurement can have a profound psychological impact upon the individual concerned. Difficulties include adverse effects on body image, quality of life, and self-esteem. In a... Read More about Body image and disfigurement: Issues and interventions.

The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: a prospective, multi-centred study (2003)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., Rumsey, N., Ambler, N. R., Cawthorn, S. J., Reid, C. D., Madox, P. R., …Umpleby, H. C. (2003). The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: a prospective, multi-centred study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 111(3), 1060-1068

A multicenter, prospective study (n = 103) examined the psychological implications of women's decisions for or against breast reconstruction. Recognized measures of anxiety, depression, body image, and quality of life were completed before the operat... Read More about The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: a prospective, multi-centred study.

Psychological aspects of breast reconstruction: A review of the literature (2001)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2001). Psychological aspects of breast reconstruction: A review of the literature. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 35(4), 477-487. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.01865.x

Aim. This paper critically examines the research literature relating to the psychological aspects of breast reconstruction. Particular attention is given to the role of specialist breast care nurses in supporting women faced with the decision of whet... Read More about Psychological aspects of breast reconstruction: A review of the literature.

Specialist nurses counsellor interventions at the time of diagnosis of breast cancer: Comparing 'advocacy' with a conventional approach (1999)
Journal Article
Ambler, N., Rumsey, N., Harcourt, D., Khan, F., Cawthorn, S., & Barker, J. (1999). Specialist nurses counsellor interventions at the time of diagnosis of breast cancer: Comparing 'advocacy' with a conventional approach. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 29(2), 445-453. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1999.00902.x

Over recent years, specialist breast care nurses have become increasingly recognized as core members of any breast care team within the UK. Part of the role is to support patients at the highly stressful stage of receiving a diagnosis. This paper des... Read More about Specialist nurses counsellor interventions at the time of diagnosis of breast cancer: Comparing 'advocacy' with a conventional approach.

Same-day diagnosis of symptomatic breast problems: Psychological impact and coping strategies (1999)
Journal Article
Rumsey, N., Harcourt, D., Rumsey, N., & Ambler, N. (1999). Same-day diagnosis of symptomatic breast problems: Psychological impact and coping strategies. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 4(1), 57-71. https://doi.org/10.1080/135485099106405

'One-stop' clinics offering same-day investigation and diagnosis of symptomatic breast problems are becoming increasingly available. This randomized controlled trial compared the one-stop system (n = 416) with conventional arrangements (n = 375) invo... Read More about Same-day diagnosis of symptomatic breast problems: Psychological impact and coping strategies.

Evaluation of a one-stop breast lump clinic: A randomized controlled trial (1998)
Journal Article
Cawthorn, S. J., Ambler, N., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (1998). Evaluation of a one-stop breast lump clinic: A randomized controlled trial. Breast, 7(6), 314-319. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0960-9776%2898%2990073-X

This randomized controlled trial compared the impact on patients (n = 791) of a one-stop clinic providing same-day diagnosis with a conventional system involving two appointments and a delay before results are available. Semi-structured interviews at... Read More about Evaluation of a one-stop breast lump clinic: A randomized controlled trial.