Swedish Normative Scores for the BREAST-Q Reduction/Mastopexy Module

Butt, Salma; Widmark-Jensen, Emmelie; Meyer, Susanne; Hansson, Emma

doi:10.1007/s00266-022-03025-z

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“… 12 , 14 Normative BREAST-Q values for the augmentation and reduction/mastopexy modules have recently been generated, but they are comprised predominantly of middle-aged women, which makes them poorly generalizable for studies in adolescents and young women. 41 , 42 This gap in the literature highlights the value of the current study, as it introduces the baseline physical and psychosocial burdens of tuberous breast deformity in young women, which can spur further investigation of these outcomes to better characterize the objective impact of this condition when left untreated.…”

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The Impact of Tuberous Breast on Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study

Donnenfield,

Nuzzi,

McNamara

et al. 2024

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Tuberous breast deformity is a nondiagnostic, descriptive term for a congenital breast difference that becomes apparent at puberty. Although the negative physical and psychosocial effects of macromastia and breast asymmetry are established, no studies to date have explored the impact of tuberous breasts on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes using a robust sample size. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, HRQoL surveys were administered to adolescent women with tuberous breasts and healthy female controls, aged 12–21 years. Surveys included the Short-Form 36v2, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Eating Attitudes Test-26. Demographics were compared, and linear regressions were fit to determine the effect of tuberous breast deformity on survey scores, with body mass index (BMI) category as a covariate. Results: Thirty-four patients with tuberous breasts and 264 controls participated. Patients with tuberous breasts had higher mean BMI than controls (P < 0.05). After adjusting for differences in BMI category, patients with tuberous breasts scored lower than controls on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and in Short-Form 36v2 domains related to physical and psychological health (P < 0.05, all). Compared with controls, patients with tuberous breasts had a higher mean score on the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Tuberous breast deformity may negatively impact patients’ physical and psychosocial HRQoL and increase their risk for disordered eating and higher BMIs. It is imperative that healthcare providers and third-party payors understand tuberous breast deformity is not just a cosmetic issue and tailor care and coverage policies accordingly.

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The Impact of Tuberous Breast on Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study

Donnenfield,

Nuzzi,

McNamara

et al. 2024

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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This is a prospective observational cross-sectional study described in the 'Reconstruction with back donor site flaps study and validation of quality-of-life scales' protocol (ClinicalTrials.Gov identifier NCT04526561). The participants have previously been included in a study on Swedish normative value for BREAST-Q reduction/mastopexy [10].

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Normative BREAST-Q reconstruction scores for satisfaction and well-being of the breasts and potential donor sites: what are Swedish women of the general population satisfied/dissatisfied with?

Jepsen,

Paganini,

Hansson

2023

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Background: Normative data for interpreting the BREAST-Q reconstruction module are currently limited to four populations. The primary aim of this study was to create Swedish normative values for the BREAST-Q reconstruction domains. The secondary aim was to describe what aspects of the breasts and potential donor sites that women of the general population are generally satisfied or dissatisfied with. Methods: The BREAST-Q reconstruction module was sent to a random sample of 400 women currently living in Region Västra Götaland. Descriptive data are presented. Results: One hundred and forty-six women answered the questionnaire (36.5%). The mean age of the cohort was 53 years, and the mean body mass index (BMI) was 25 kg/m2. Mean total scores ranged from 50 to 90. The mean score for satisfaction with breast was 57 on a 0–100 scale. Women with high BMI values seem to be less satisfied with their breasts and physical and sexual well-being. The participants were most satisfied with their breasts when clothed. Overall, the reported physical well-being related to potential donor sites was high. Conclusions: Normative data for BREAST-Q constitute a reference point, which allows us to put another perspective on changes in scores rather than just comparing scores before and after surgery. Scores were somewhat different than scores in previously published normative populations, which indicates that there might be cultural differences in breast satisfaction.

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What constitutes breast-related quality of life? A comparison of normative scores of two BREAST-Q modules

Paganini,

Jensen,

Jepsen

et al. 2024

Eur J Plast Surg

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Background BREAST-Q, with modules for augmentation, reduction/mastopexy, and breast cancer is the most frequently used instrument for assessing breast-disease specific quality of life which, according to the BREAST-Q-manual, also can be used to compare different patient groups. The primary aim of the present study was to compare scores from the pre-operative breast cancer module and the reduction/mastopexy module from healthy women. The secondary aim was to compare version 1 and 2 of the two modules. Methods This study extends on previously published data and compares the result of the two studies creating Swedish normative scores for BREAST-Q. All participants answered the two BREAST-Q modules at the same time. Results There was a difference between average and range of scores for some domains, especially for the physical well-being domain. Moreover, there was a difference in scores between version 1.0 and 2.0 of the domains. Conclusions The results suggest that different modules cannot be used to compare different patient groups. This begs the question if the time has come for a comprehensive pre-operative BREAST-Q domains that measure breast-related quality of life irrespective of any specific breast-conditions. The difference between version 1.0 and 2.0 of BREAST-Q, might lead to difficulty when results from different studies are compared. Level of Evidence Not ratable

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Swedish Normative Scores for the BREAST-Q Reduction/Mastopexy Module

Cited by 3 publications

References 18 publications

The Impact of Tuberous Breast on Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study

The Impact of Tuberous Breast on Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study

Normative BREAST-Q reconstruction scores for satisfaction and well-being of the breasts and potential donor sites: what are Swedish women of the general population satisfied/dissatisfied with?

What constitutes breast-related quality of life? A comparison of normative scores of two BREAST-Q modules

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