Cancer nursing
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Meta Analysis
Patient Information Needs and Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis.
Although many women benefit from breast reconstruction after mastectomy, several studies report women's dissatisfaction with the level of information they were provided with before reconstruction. ⋯ In an attempt to better address women's information needs, healthcare practitioners should discover women's initial expectations of reconstruction as a starting point in the consultation. In addition, the research revealed the importance of the nurse navigator in terms of assisting women through the recovery process.