All Outputs (270)

The psychology of appearance and disfigurement (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Mastectomy patients' decision-making for or against immediate breast reconstruction (2004)
Journal Article

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

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.

UWE Psychology Postgraduate Papers, Vol 1 (2004)
Book

The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: a prospective, multi-centred study (2003)
Journal Article

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.

The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: A prospective, multicenter study (2003)
Journal Article

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, multicenter study.

A long and winding way (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Psychological aspects of breast reconstruction: A review of the literature (2001)
Journal Article

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.

Centre for appearance and disfigurement research: Making a difference through research (2001)
Journal Article

Letter to the editor [1] (2000)
Journal Article

Factors implicated in the decision whether or not to join the tamoxifen trial in women at high familial risk of breast cancer (2000)
Journal Article

Why, given similar medical circumstances - high familial risk of breast cancer - will some women elect to join a trial of drugs designed to reduce that risk but others choose not to take part? The aim of this study was to identify measurable differen... Read More about Factors implicated in the decision whether or not to join the tamoxifen trial in women at high familial risk of breast cancer.

The implant controversy: Decision-making processes and satisfaction with outcome of breast augmentation surgery (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Psychological factors involved in the decision to join the tamoxifen trial in women at high familial risk to breast cancer (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Early discharge after surgery for breast cancer: Self selection probably occurred among patients studied (1999)
Journal Article

Specialist nurses counsellor interventions at the time of diagnosis of breast cancer: Comparing 'advocacy' with a conventional approach (1999)
Journal Article

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

'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.

Research, policy & practice in the care of women with breast cancer (1998)
Book Chapter

Breast cancer: Giving women a more proactive role (1998)
Journal Article

Evaluation of a one-stop breast lump clinic: A randomized controlled trial (1998)
Journal Article

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.

A qualitative study using photo-elicitation to explore the experiences of families at burn camp
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Aims: To use photo-elicitation to explore the experiences of children with a burn injury and their families attending a family burn camp.

Introduction: Burns camps aim to provide children with a fun and supportive environment, in which they carry... Read More about A qualitative study using photo-elicitation to explore the experiences of families at burn camp.