Grounded theory study of how women with early stage breast cancer choose contralateral prophylactic mastectomy

Abstract

Increasingly, U.S. women with the first diagnosis unilateral breast cancer are choosing contralateral prophylactic mastectomy against expert advice. This grounded theory study aims to expand nursing knowledge of women's decision-making within the existing social context as a base for health policy development, expansion of nurse's roles, and empowerment of women.

Authors

Nancy E. Roecklein

Author Details

Nancy E. Roecklein, MS, Nursing, City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Upsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

The City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy, Grounded Theory, Shared Decision-Making

Recommended Citation

Roecklein, Nancy E., "Grounded theory study of how women with early stage breast cancer choose contralateral prophylactic mastectomy" (2018). INRC (Congress). 149.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/posters_2018/149

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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