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dc.contributor.author | Parnis, Juanita | - |
dc.contributor.author | Aquilina, Duncan | - |
dc.contributor.author | Borg, Matthew | - |
dc.contributor.author | Darmanin, Francis X. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Briffa, Joseph E. | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-12-17T08:19:11Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2018-12-17T08:19:11Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2018-10 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Parnis, J., Aquilina, D., Borg, M., Darmanin, F. X., & Briffa, J. E. (2018). Bilateral breast reduction surgery at Mater Dei Hospital : analysis of physical and psychological symptoms using the BREAST-Q. Malta Medical School Gazette, 2(3), 22-29. | en_GB |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/37449 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Introduction: The literature describes the high patient satisfaction rate after breast reduction. In this retrospective study, we use the BREAST-Q to analyse satisfaction with breast appearance and physical, psychosocial and sexual well-being of patients who underwent bilateral breast reduction (BBR) at Mater Dei Hospital (MDH). We also looked into whether age, co-morbidities and weight of breast tissue removed makes a difference to the overall satisfaction rate. Method: Permission to use the BREAST-Q questionnaire and translate it into Maltese was obtained from Mapi Reasearch Trust. The questionnaire was offered either in Maltese or in English, after an official translation was produced following a linguistic validation process. All patients who underwent BBR at MDH under the care of both consultant Plastic Surgeons were invited to complete the BREAST-Q questionnaire via a telephone call and asked to come to MDH to fill it in. Other patient specific information was obtained from their hospital notes. Results: We hope to demonstrate a better quality of life following surgery and aim to compare the results of this study to others carried out worldwide. In this way we can better understand the local situation and see where there is the room for improvement. Conclusion: In this world of evidence-based medicine, the BREAST-Q is ideal for a holistic approach in analysing patient satisfaction after BBR. Having local data at hand makes it easier for patients who are interested in undergoing the surgery to associate themselves with other local individuals. | en_GB |
dc.language.iso | en | en_GB |
dc.publisher | University of Malta. Medical School | en_GB |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | en_GB |
dc.subject | Reduction mammaplasty -- Malta | en_GB |
dc.subject | Patient satisfaction -- Malta | en_GB |
dc.subject | Patient satisfaction -- Testing | en_GB |
dc.title | Bilateral breast reduction surgery at Mater Dei Hospital : analysis of physical and psychological symptoms using the BREAST-Q | en_GB |
dc.type | article | en_GB |
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dc.description.reviewed | peer-reviewed | en_GB |
dc.publication.title | Malta Medical School Gazette | en_GB |
Appears in Collections: | MMSG, Volume 2, Issue 3 MMSG, Volume 2, Issue 3 |
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