Abstract

Body image and breast cancer are closely associated in women who undergo unilateral or bilateral mastectomies. The literature has shown that even if women undergo reconstruction, they still experience adverse side effects with surgery or body image disturbances that may persist for years, affecting their quality of life. It is important for providers to recognize patients experiencing issues with body image distress and be able to provide appropriate care.

The purpose of this quality improvement project is to evaluate body image scores in women who have undergone breast cancer mastectomy within the past five years and educate those who admit to having body image distress on ways to improve their distress.

Description

Tool(s) Used: Modified Body Image Scale

Ashley Ceithaml

Author Details

Ashley Ceithaml, DNP, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Post Mastectomy, Breast Cancer Gene (BRCA) Mutation, Breast Neoplasm, Breast Mammoplasty, Body Image Scale

Advisor

Hilary Morgan

Second Advisor

Roberta Christopher

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Jacksonville University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2021-09-01

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