Exploring novel dimensions of body experience after breast reconstruction

Tesse Leunissen; Marjolein de Boer; Rene van der Hulst; Jenny Slatman

doi:10.1016/j.jpra.2015.10.001

Exploring novel dimensions of body experience after breast reconstruction

Tesse Leunissen, Marjolein de Boer, Rene van der Hulst, Jenny Slatman

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Abstract

Background studies on the post-breast reconstruction period are primarily conducted with questionnaires, focussing on general outcome parameters such as cosmetic result, quality of life or satisfaction. However, to explore how women see, appreciate and behave towards their own bodies, a different research approach is required. In this study, we used an empirical phenomenological design to explore how women experience their body after breast reconstruction in everyday practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	32-41
Journal	JPRAS Open
Volume	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2015.10.001
Publication status	Published - 2016

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