Anxieties & concerns about breast reconstruction
(2008)
Book Chapter
Harcourt, D. (2008). Anxieties & concerns about breast reconstruction. In D. Rainsbury, & V. Straker (Eds.), Breast Reconstruction: Your Choice. London: Class Publishing
All Outputs (260)
UWE Psychology Postgraduate Papers, Vol 5 (2008)
Book
Harcourt, D., & Payne, E. (2008). UWE Psychology Postgraduate Papers, Vol 5. Bristol: University of the West of England
Using photographs to capture women's experiences of chemotherapy: Reflecting on the method (2007)
Journal Article
Frith, H., & Harcourt, D. (2007). Using photographs to capture women's experiences of chemotherapy: Reflecting on the method. Qualitative Health Research, 17(10), 1340-1350. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732307308949This article examines the value of using the photo-elicitation method for generating health-related narratives. Drawing on research in which women kept a photographic record of their experiences of chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, this resea... Read More about Using photographs to capture women's experiences of chemotherapy: Reflecting on the method.
Anticipating an altered appearance: Women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer (2007)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., Frith, H., & Fussell, A. (2007). Anticipating an altered appearance: Women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 11(5), 385-391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2007.03.002Chemotherapy treatment for cancer can have a profound impact on appearance, and is often experienced as distressing. Few qualitative studies explore experiences of chemotherapy, and seldom focus on the process of anticipation and preparation for an a... Read More about Anticipating an altered appearance: Women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Managing appearance changes resulting from cancer treatment: Resilience in adolescent females (2007)
Journal Article
Wallace, M. L., Harcourt, D., Rumsey, N., & Foot, A. (2007). Managing appearance changes resulting from cancer treatment: Resilience in adolescent females. Psycho-Oncology, 16(11), 1019-1027. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.1176Typically, adolescence is marked by cognitive and physical developments impacting on self-esteem, independence and sexual awareness, often resulting in increased appearance awareness and dissatisfaction. Adolescents with cancer have the additional bu... Read More about Managing appearance changes resulting from cancer treatment: Resilience in adolescent females.
Visible difference amongst children and adolescents: Issues and interventions (2007)
Journal Article
Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2007). Visible difference amongst children and adolescents: Issues and interventions. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 10(2), 113-123. https://doi.org/10.1080/13638490701217396Whether present at birth or acquired later in life, a visible difference (disfigurement) can have considerable psychological ramifications for children and adolescents. Whilst many young people adapt to the demands placed upon them and appear relativ... Read More about Visible difference amongst children and adolescents: Issues and interventions.
Adjustment to appearance changes resulting from meningococcal septicaemia during adolescence: A qualitative study (2007)
Journal Article
Wallace, M., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2007). Adjustment to appearance changes resulting from meningococcal septicaemia during adolescence: A qualitative study. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 10(2), 125-132. https://doi.org/10.1080/13638490701217313Statement of purpose: Meningococcal Septicaemia (ms) is an acute, life-threatening illness characterized by rapid progression and if not treated swiftly can result in death within hours. Those who survive may require skin grafting or amputation of di... Read More about Adjustment to appearance changes resulting from meningococcal septicaemia during adolescence: A qualitative study.
Partner experiences of breast reconstruction post mastectomy (2007)
Journal Article
Sandham, C., & Harcourt, D. (2007). Partner experiences of breast reconstruction post mastectomy. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 11(1), 66-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2006.05.004The aim of this small-scale, qualitative study was to explore partners' experiences of breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Interviews with 6 men, analysed using thematic analysis identified key themes of Involvement in the Decision-Making Process... Read More about Partner experiences of breast reconstruction post mastectomy.
Oncoplastic breast surgery - A guide to good practice (2007)
Journal Article
BASO BAPRAS, , Baildam, A., Bishop, H., Boland, G., Daglish, M., Davies, L., …Winstanley, J. (2007). Oncoplastic breast surgery - A guide to good practice. EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 33(SUPPL. 1), 2-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2007.04.014
Quality of life and post-mastectomy radiotherapy (2007)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D. (2007). Quality of life and post-mastectomy radiotherapy. Advances in Breast Cancer -London-, 4(1), 8-11
UWE Psychology Postgraduate Papers, Vol 4 (2007)
Book
Harcourt, D., & Haslum, M. (2007). UWE Psychology Postgraduate Papers, Vol 4. Bristol: University of the West of England
Appearance concerns in genetic conditions (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2006, December). Appearance concerns in genetic conditions. Paper presented at Paper to Institute of Medical Genetics at Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Psychosocial aspects of breast reconstruction (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D. (2006, September). Psychosocial aspects of breast reconstruction. Paper presented at Breast Cancer Care Study Day, Swindon, UK
Picture this: Using photography to explore women's experiences of chemotherapy (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., Frith, H., & Fussell, A. (2006, September). Picture this: Using photography to explore women's experiences of chemotherapy. Paper presented at British Psychology Society Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Colchester
Psychological distress surrounding diagnosis of malignant and nonmalignant skin lesions at a pigmented lesion clinic (2006)
Journal Article
Kenealy, J., Al-Shakhli, H., & Harcourt, D. (2006). Psychological distress surrounding diagnosis of malignant and nonmalignant skin lesions at a pigmented lesion clinic. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 59(5), 479-486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2005.01.010This study aimed prospectively to investigate psychological distress throughout the diagnostic process in an outpatient pigmented lesion clinic (PLC). Psychological distress was measured at pre clinical diagnosis, post clinical diagnosis, pre histolo... Read More about Psychological distress surrounding diagnosis of malignant and nonmalignant skin lesions at a pigmented lesion clinic.
UWE Psychology Postgraduate Papers, Vol 3 (2006)
Book
Harcourt, D., & Haslum, M. (2006). UWE Psychology Postgraduate Papers, Vol 3. Bristol: University of the West of England
You fall between normal and cancer: The experience of being diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) (2006)
Journal Article
Kennedy, F., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2006). You fall between normal and cancer: The experience of being diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Health Psychology Update, 15(2), 20-24
The psychology of appearance and disfigurement (2005)
Book
Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2005). The psychology of appearance and disfigurement. Open University Press
The psychosocial impact of acne: An altered appearance during adolescence (2005)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D. (2005, September). The psychosocial impact of acne: An altered appearance during adolescence. Paper presented at European Health Psychology Society Annual Conference, Galway
Picture this: Using photography to explore women’s experiences of chemotherapy (2005)
Journal Article
Frith, H., & Harcourt, D. (2005). Picture this: Using photography to explore women’s experiences of chemotherapy. Health Psychology Update,