Development of a Patient Decision Aid for Women Considering Breast Reconstruction

Study Summary

This study engages cancer survivors who have considered breast reconstruction after mastectomy in developing and pilot testing an up-to-date, understandable, meaningful patient decision aid video and workbook. Once the video and workbook are pilot-tested, a field test with new patients will then compare whether it is more feasible and useful for women considering breast reconstruction after mastectomy to view a video and workbook before their appointment or an educational booklet during their appointment. The video explains the process and types of reconstruction, the timeline for how breast reconstruction is done, and how the cost of this surgery is covered. The workbook helps patients compare your options and prepare for the appointment. The educational booklet explains the same process, types, timeline and costs, and is designed to help the patient and their surgeon compare and discuss the options together during the appointment. By comparing these two methods, researchers may learn which of these is more effective in helping patients make a decision about breast reconstruction.

Primary Outcome

The statistician will calculate how many women to whom the research assistant was able to deliver the video/workbook or educational materials (i.e., by sending them the URL link or scheduling time to show them the video/workbook or educational materials on an iPad at the clinic), out of the total n = 130 eligible women. The statistician will also calculate the rates of women who prefer to view the video and workbook at home or at the clinic; and of women who re-visit the video and workbook after

Interventions

• OTHER Questionnaire Administration
• OTHER Medical Chart Review
• OTHER Usual Care
• OTHER Educational Intervention
• OTHER Media Intervention