All Outputs (197)

Women's experiences of an altered appearance during chemotherapy: An indication of cancer status (2008)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., & Frith, H. (2008). Women's experiences of an altered appearance during chemotherapy: An indication of cancer status. Journal of Health Psychology, 13(5), 597-606. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105308090932

This study explores breast cancer patients' experiences of chemotherapy treatment, with a focus on the impact of an altered appearance during this time. We present two key themes from the thematic analysis of interviews with 19 women: anxiety that ch... Read More about Women's experiences of an altered appearance during chemotherapy: An indication of cancer status.

Using photography as a tool for exploring adolescent experiences of appearance change during treatment for cancer (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Williamson, H., Harcourt, D., Frith, H., Wallace, M., & Halliwell, E. (2008, June). Using photography as a tool for exploring adolescent experiences of appearance change during treatment for cancer. Paper presented at Fifth International Conference on Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Medicine, London

Appearance matters: Cancer & appearance (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008, June). Appearance matters: Cancer & appearance. Paper presented at Researchers in Oncology and Medical Psychology (ROMP) Group, University of Sydney, Australia

Psychosocial aspects of breast reconstruction (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008, June). Psychosocial aspects of breast reconstruction. Paper presented at Tumour Board Seminar Series, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Looking different: Counselling, genetics & visible difference (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2008, June). Looking different: Counselling, genetics & visible difference. Paper presented at Genetic Counselling staff at the Children's Hospital, Melbourne and the MSc Genetic Counselling Programme, Melbourne University, Australia

Psychology and visible difference (2008)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008). Psychology and visible difference. Psychologist, 21(6), 486-489

The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) (2008)
Journal Article
Kennedy, F., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008). The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(2), 103-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2007.09.007

Following the introduction of the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) in the UK increasing numbers of women are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). In DCIS, the cancer cells are confined to the ducts of the breast... Read More about The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Evaluation of the current knowledge limitations in breast cancer research: A gap analysis (2008)
Journal Article
Thompson, A., Brennan, K., Cox, A., Gee, J., Harcourt, D., Harris, A., …Streuli, C. (2008). Evaluation of the current knowledge limitations in breast cancer research: A gap analysis. Breast Cancer Research, 10(2), R26. https://doi.org/10.1186/bcr1983

Background: A gap analysis was conducted to determine which areas of breast cancer research, if targeted by researchers and funding bodies, could produce the greatest impact on patients.Methods: Fifty-six Breast Cancer Campaign grant holders and prom... Read More about Evaluation of the current knowledge limitations in breast cancer research: A gap analysis.

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

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/10.1177/1049732307308949

This 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.

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.1176

Typically, 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/10.1080/13638490701217396

Whether 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/10.1080/13638490701217313

Statement 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.

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