Trials & tribulations of appearance research
(2010)
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N. (2010, November). Trials & tribulations of appearance research. Paper presented at BPS South West Psychology Branch meeting, Exeter, UK
Outputs (58)
Factors contributing to adjustment to disfiguring conditions (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N., & Thompson, A. (2010, February). Factors contributing to adjustment to disfiguring conditions. Paper presented at Paper presented to University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
South Asian community views about individuals with a disfigurement (2009)
Journal Article
Hughes, J., Naqvi, H., Saul, K., Williamson, H., Johnson, M., Rumsey, N., & Charlton, R. (2009). South Asian community views about individuals with a disfigurement. Diversity in Health and Care, 6(4), 241-253There is a paucity of research exploring the views of different cultural and ethnic groups about individuals with a visible difference. This research is a priority area given that issues of disfigurement, stigma and shame may be particularly bound... Read More about South Asian community views about individuals with a disfigurement.
Appearance matters: Genetics & appearance (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008, June). Appearance matters: Genetics & appearance. Paper presented at Paper to Genetic Services Team, Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: A prospective, multicenter study (2003)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., Rumsey, N., Ambler, N. R., Cawthorn, S. J., Reid, C. D., Maddox, P. R., …Umpleby, H. C. (2003). The psychological effect of mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction: A prospective, multicenter study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 111(3), 1060-1068. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.PRS.0000046249.33122.76A 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.
The implant controversy: Decision-making processes and satisfaction with outcome of breast augmentation surgery (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., Rumsey, N., & Mercer, N. (1999, October). The implant controversy: Decision-making processes and satisfaction with outcome of breast augmentation surgery. Paper presented at 13th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society, Florence
Psychological factors involved in the decision to join the tamoxifen trial in women at high familial risk to breast cancer (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Lovegrove, E., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (1999, October). Psychological factors involved in the decision to join the tamoxifen trial in women at high familial risk to breast cancer. Paper presented at 13th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society, Florence
Reconstructive surgery after breast cancer: The implications of women’s decision-making style
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., Rumsey, N., & Ambler, N. Reconstructive surgery after breast cancer: The implications of women’s decision-making style. Paper presented at British Psychology Society Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Canterbury
Does appearance matter?
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N. Does appearance matter?. Paper presented at The Future Laboratory, London
Counselling breast cancer patients: Evaluation of an advocacy style of intervention
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., Cawthorn, S., Rumsey, N., Ambler, N., & Khan, F. Counselling breast cancer patients: Evaluation of an advocacy style of intervention. Paper presented at 4th Nottingham International Breast Cancer Conference, Nottingham