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What is the evidence of effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical, biopsychosocial interventions for body image and pain management in individuals with endometriosis? A systematic review (2022)
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Falconer, L., Harcourt, D., & Hendricks, E. (2022). What is the evidence of effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical, biopsychosocial interventions for body image and pain management in individuals with endometriosis? A systematic review. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders, 14(4), 206-216. https://doi.org/10.1177/22840265221139909

Aim: To identify and review the success of non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical biopsychosocial interventions in individuals with endometriosis, in managing pain and improving body image. Methods: Cochrane, EBSCO, IBSS, NICE, Open Grey, OVID, Proquest, S... Read More about What is the evidence of effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical, biopsychosocial interventions for body image and pain management in individuals with endometriosis? A systematic review.

Oncoplastic breast surgery: A guide to good practice (2021)
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Gilmour, A., Cutress, R., Gandhi, A., Harcourt, D., Little, K., Mansell, J., …Martin, L. (2021). Oncoplastic breast surgery: A guide to good practice. EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(9), 2272-2285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2021.05.006

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery has become standard of care in the management of Breast. Cancer Patents. These guidelines written by an Expert Advisory Group; convened by the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS) and the British Association of Plastic, Reco... Read More about Oncoplastic breast surgery: A guide to good practice.

Body image concerns and psychological wellbeing among injured combat veterans with scars and limb loss: A review of the literature (2020)
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Keeling, M., Williamson, H., Williams, V., Kiff, J., & Harcourt, D. (2021). Body image concerns and psychological wellbeing among injured combat veterans with scars and limb loss: A review of the literature. Military Behavioral Health, 9(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2020.1792013

A narrative literature review aimed to determine the nature and prevalence of body image and psychosocial concerns and associated support needs among veterans with combat-related appearance-altering injuries. A systematic approach to a narrative revi... Read More about Body image concerns and psychological wellbeing among injured combat veterans with scars and limb loss: A review of the literature.

Opportunities and priorities for breast surgical research (2018)
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Cutress, R. I., McIntosh, S. A., Potter, S., Goyal, A., Kirwan, C. C., Harvey, J., …Reed, M. W. (2018). Opportunities and priorities for breast surgical research. Lancet Oncology, 19(10), e521-e533. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045%2818%2930511-4

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd The 2013 Breast Cancer Campaign gap analysis established breast cancer research priorities without a specific focus on surgical research or the role of surgeons on breast cancer research. This Review aims to identify opportunities... Read More about Opportunities and priorities for breast surgical research.

Efficacy of psychosocial and physical activity-based interventions to improve body image among women treated for breast cancer: A systematic review (2018)
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Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P. C., Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2018). Efficacy of psychosocial and physical activity-based interventions to improve body image among women treated for breast cancer: A systematic review. Psycho-Oncology, 27(12), 2687-2699. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.4870

© 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Objective: Body image concerns warrant attention among women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer, due to their significant consequences for psychological and physical health, and interpersonal relationships... Read More about Efficacy of psychosocial and physical activity-based interventions to improve body image among women treated for breast cancer: A systematic review.

Assessing the effectiveness of interventions to support patient decision making about breast reconstruction: A systematic review (2018)
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Paraskeva, N., Guest, E., Lewis-Smith, H., & Harcourt, D. (2018). Assessing the effectiveness of interventions to support patient decision making about breast reconstruction: A systematic review. Breast, 40, 97-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.breast.2018.04.020

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd Background: Decision making about breast reconstruction (BR) following a diagnosis of breast cancer, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), or to reduce future breast cancer risk, is difficult and complex. This paper systematically revi... Read More about Assessing the effectiveness of interventions to support patient decision making about breast reconstruction: A systematic review.

A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures used in adult burn research (2017)
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Pleat, J., Griffiths, C., Guest, E., White, P., Gaskin, E., Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2017). A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures used in adult burn research. Journal of Burn Care and Research, 38(2), e521-e541. https://doi.org/10.1097/BCR.0000000000000474

Copyright © 2016 by the American Burn Association. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are vital for evaluating patient needs and therapeutic progress. This review aimed to identify the PROMs used in adult burn care and establish their quality.... Read More about A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures used in adult burn research.

A systematic review of interventions on body image and disordered eating outcomes among women in midlife (2016)
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Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P. C., Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2016). A systematic review of interventions on body image and disordered eating outcomes among women in midlife. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 49(1), 5-18. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.22480

© 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Objective Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating are widely recognized as issues that warrant attention among women in midlife, particularly the development and delivery of effective interventions. This article syst... Read More about A systematic review of interventions on body image and disordered eating outcomes among women in midlife.

A systematic review of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in child and adolescent burn research (2014)
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Harcourt, D., Pleat, J., Rumsey, N., White, P., Armstrong-James, L., Griffiths, C., …Harcourt, D. (2015). A systematic review of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in child and adolescent burn research. Burns, 41(2), 212-224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2014.07.018

Crown Copyright © 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved. Introduction: Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) can identify important information about patient needs and therapeutic progress. The aim of this review was to ide... Read More about A systematic review of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in child and adolescent burn research.

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.

Patients' experience of the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer (2004)
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Winterbottom, A., & Harcourt, D. (2004). Patients' experience of the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 48(3), 226-233. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.03191.x

Purpose. This paper describes the experience of being diagnosed with skin cancer from the perspective of patients. Background. Despite the number of people with newly-diagnosed skin cancer increasing each year, the psychological impact of receiving s... Read More about Patients' experience of the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.