Cancer nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Attitudes and Decisional Conflict Regarding Breast Reconstruction Among Breast Cancer Patients.
The decision to undergo breast reconstruction (BR) surgery after mastectomy is made during stressful circumstances. Many women do not feel well prepared to make this decision. ⋯ Healthcare professionals may facilitate decision making by focusing on reasons for each patient's uncertainty and unaddressed concerns. All patients, even those who have consulted with a plastic surgeon and remain uncertain about their decision, may benefit from decision support from a health professional.