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ERIC Number: EJ690151
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Feb
Pages: 19
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0193-841X
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Women's Satisfaction with Their Breast Prosthesis: What Determines a Quality Prosthesis?
Livingston, Patricia M.; White, Victoria M.; Roberts, Susan B.; Pritchard, Emma; Hayman, Jane; Gibbs, Anne; Hill, David J.
Evaluation Review, v29 n1 p65-83 Feb 2005
The aim of this study is to determine what factors constitute a quality prosthesis and ascertain which factors affect prosthesis satisfaction. Sixty-four women who received full funding for their prosthesis and 38 women who received their hospital's usual funding were recruited. Women rated the information provided about breast prostheses very highly, with 85% reporting that it was "very good" or "excellent." Satisfaction was significantly associated with how well the prosthesis fit (1 week, p = .001; 3 months, p = .01), level of comfort (3 months, p = .005), and appearance of the prosthesis when worn (6 months, p = .001). Quality was significantly associated with how well it fit (1 week, p = .001; 3months, p = .001), how natural it felt (1 week, p = .001; 6 months, p = .01), the weight of the prosthesis (3 months, p = .003), and appearance when worn (6 months, p = .03). The results will be used to improve women's access to a quality prosthesis.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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