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Understanding normality: A qualitative analysis of breast cancer patients concepts of normality after mastectomy and reconstructive surgery (2011)
Journal Article
Denford, S., Harcourt, D., Rubin, L., & Pusic, A. (2011). Understanding normality: A qualitative analysis of breast cancer patients concepts of normality after mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Psycho-Oncology, 20(5), 553-558. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.1762

Background: As survival rates increase, many people have to adjust to life after cancer. This includes adjusting to life after surgery. While previous research suggests that patients commonly strive to be 'normal' after mastectomy and reconstructive... Read More about Understanding normality: A qualitative analysis of breast cancer patients concepts of normality after mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.

Body dissatisfaction: Can a short media literacy message reduce negative media exposure effects amongst adolescent girls? (2011)
Journal Article
Halliwell, E., Harcourt, D., & Easun, A. (2011). Body dissatisfaction: Can a short media literacy message reduce negative media exposure effects amongst adolescent girls?. British Journal of Health Psychology, 16(2), 396-403. https://doi.org/10.1348/135910710X515714

Objectives. This experimental study examined whether a brief video intervention identifying the artificial nature of media images could protect adolescent girls from negative media exposure effects and body dissatisfaction. Design. A 2 (intervention... Read More about Body dissatisfaction: Can a short media literacy message reduce negative media exposure effects amongst adolescent girls?.

Patient satisfaction in relation to nipple reconstruction: The importance of information provision (2011)
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Harcourt, D., Russell, C., Hughes, J., White, P., Nduka, C., & Smith, R. (2011). Patient satisfaction in relation to nipple reconstruction: The importance of information provision. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 64(4), 494-499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2010.06.008

127 women who had previously undergone surgical nipple reconstruction completed self-report questionnaires to assess body image, anxiety, depression, information preference, and satisfaction with surgical outcome, information provision, and the decis... Read More about Patient satisfaction in relation to nipple reconstruction: The importance of information provision.

A qualitative study of the experiences of people who identify themselves as having adjusted positively to a visible difference (2011)
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Walsh, E., Saul, K., James, H., Williams, E., Jenkinson, E., Byron-Daniel, J., …Rumsey, N. (2011). A qualitative study of the experiences of people who identify themselves as having adjusted positively to a visible difference. Journal of Health Psychology, 16(5), 739-749. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105310390246

© The Author(s) 2011. Individual and group interviews explored experiences of positive adjustment among 12 people with a range of visible differences. Thematic analysis identified four main themes: importance of appearance; personal growth; relations... Read More about A qualitative study of the experiences of people who identify themselves as having adjusted positively to a visible difference.

The psychosocial impact of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): A longitudinal prospective study (2010)
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Kennedy, F., Harcourt, D., Rumsey, N., & White, P. (2010). The psychosocial impact of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): A longitudinal prospective study. Breast, 19(5), 382-387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.breast.2010.03.024

DCIS is a non-invasive breast cancer, increasingly detected through routine breast screening. Patients are reassured that the condition is early and not life-threatening but they undergo surgery similar to that used in the treatment of invasive breas... Read More about The psychosocial impact of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): A longitudinal prospective study.

Incorporating user perspectives in the design of an online intervention tool for people with visible differences: Face IT (2010)
Journal Article
Bessell, A., Clarke, A., Harcourt, D., Moss, T., & Rumsey, N. (2010). Incorporating user perspectives in the design of an online intervention tool for people with visible differences: Face IT. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 38(5), 577-596. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465810000305

Background: Individuals with visible differences can experience social anxiety in relation to their appearance. Social skills-based psychosocial interventions have to date shown only limited effectiveness at addressing their concerns. Aims: To incorp... Read More about Incorporating user perspectives in the design of an online intervention tool for people with visible differences: Face IT.

Vitiligo linked to stigmatization in British South Asian women: A qualitative study of the experiences of living with vitiligo (2010)
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Thompson, A. R., Clarke, S. A., Newell, R. J., & Gawkrodger, D. J. (2010). Vitiligo linked to stigmatization in British South Asian women: A qualitative study of the experiences of living with vitiligo. British Journal of Dermatology, 163(3), 481-486. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.09828.x

Background Vitiligo is a visible condition that is more noticeable in darker-skinned people. Beliefs about illness have been linked to psychosocial adjustment. There is some evidence that such beliefs may be influenced by cultural factors. Surprising... Read More about Vitiligo linked to stigmatization in British South Asian women: A qualitative study of the experiences of living with vitiligo.

Adolescents' and parents' experiences of managing the psychosocial impact of appearance change during cancer treatment (2010)
Journal Article
Williamson, H., Harcourt, D., Halliwell, E., Frith, H., & Wallace, M. (2010). Adolescents' and parents' experiences of managing the psychosocial impact of appearance change during cancer treatment. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 27(3), 168-175. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043454209357923

Using combined qualitative data from multiple case study interviews and an online survey, this study explored the impact of appearance change on 22 adolescents receiving cancer treatment aged 13 to 18 years and six of their parents. Data were analyze... Read More about Adolescents' and parents' experiences of managing the psychosocial impact of appearance change during cancer treatment.

Your whole life, your whole world, it changes': Partners' experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritis (2010)
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Harcourt, D., & Hewlett, S. (2010). Your whole life, your whole world, it changes': Partners' experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritis. Musculoskeletal Care, 8(1), 46-54. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.165

Objectives: Research suggests that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can have a negative psychosocial impact on partners, as well as patients. However, until now there has been very little in-depth qualitative research in this area. The aim of this study was... Read More about Your whole life, your whole world, it changes': Partners' experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritis.

Perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) among UK health professionals (2009)
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Kennedy, F., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2009). Perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) among UK health professionals. Breast, 18(2), 89-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.breast.2009.01.004

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a complex medical entity which presents challenges for the health professionals who manage the treatment and support of the increasing numbers of women diagnosed with the condition. Health professionals' perceptions... Read More about Perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) among UK health professionals.

Women's experiences of an altered appearance during chemotherapy: An indication of cancer status (2008)
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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.

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)
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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.

Using photographs to capture women's experiences of chemotherapy: Reflecting on the method (2007)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.