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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.

Interventions to support patients affected by an altered appearance
Book Chapter
Lewis-Smith, H., Harcourt, D., & Clarke, A. (2018). Interventions to support patients affected by an altered appearance. In M. C. Fingeret, & I. Teo (Eds.), Body Image Care for Cancer Patients: Principles and Practice (57-80). OUP USA

Changes to appearance as a result of disease and treatment can be a source of considerable distress for many patients. In this chapter we apply a stepped model of care as a framework to consider the use of psychosocial approaches to support people wh... Read More about Interventions to support patients affected by an altered appearance.

A qualitative study using photo-elicitation to explore the experiences of families at burn camp
Presentation / Conference
Armstrong-James, L., Cadogan, J., Williamson, H., Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. A qualitative study using photo-elicitation to explore the experiences of families at burn camp

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.

Does appearance really matter?
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D. Does appearance really matter?. Paper presented at A Flavour of Psychology, Queen's University, Belfast

Body image and appearance
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D. Body image and appearance. Presented at Breast Cancer Care Secondary Breast Cancer Support Day, Bristol

Does body image and appearance really matter?
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D. Does body image and appearance really matter?. Paper presented at National Osteoporosis Society/Body Gossip conference, Cochrane Theatre, London

Women's decision-making about breast reconstruction
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D. Women's decision-making about breast reconstruction. Paper presented at Symposium on Breast Reconstruction and Aesthetic Surgery, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London

Psychosocial aspects of breast reconstruction
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D. Psychosocial aspects of breast reconstruction. Presented at Greater Manchester Cancer Collaborative Network North West Breast Group Educational Session on Psychological Aspects of Breast Cancer Care