The Effect of Mirror Education for Women Undergoing Mastectomy

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Conditions studied: Emotional Distress, Anxiety, Depression

In brief

Intuitively, the investigators surmise the initial and subsequent viewing of a breast site following mastectomy may be traumatic. A qualitative study on the experience of viewing self in the mirror for a woman who has had a mastectomy has confirmed the experience is unique for each individual, and may well be difficult. This research study aims to determine if these difficult moments may be buffered by a mirror intervention providing women who are scheduled for a mastectomy with a hand held mirror, instructions by a Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) on how to use the mirror in initial and subsequent dressing changes, and offering to discuss any concerns or questions. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a nursing mirror educational intervention and determine if it is of potential value for women scheduled for a mastectomy. Results from this pilot study will help determine whether the research design, setting, sample, instruments, data collection and data analysis are appropriate and practical for a larger study. Hypothesis Women, ages 18 and over, who have had a mastectomy, and receive a planned pre-operative education and self-reflection intervention will have relatively improved anxiety, body image, depression and emotional well-being scores one to three weeks post-operatively as compared to those who received usual care.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01642628

Run by

Texas Woman's University

People needed

19

Starts

2012-08-01

Expected to finish

2013-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-04-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Scheduled for breast cancer surgery
• Surgery to result in mastectomy where at least one entire breast is removed
• Speak, read, and understand English

You may not qualify if…

• Patients having a guardian that is responsible for medical decisions.
• Patients reporting a diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder
• Patients who have undergone previous breast cancer surgery
• Patients undergoing breast reconstruction other than placement of implant(s)or tissue expander(s).

Where it is running

• Memorial Hermann Healthcare System — Houston, Texas, United States
• Texas Woman's University — Houston, Texas, United States

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