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The Mirror Program: Preparing Women for the Postoperative Mastectomy Mirror-Viewing Experience.
Wyona M Freysteinson1, Amy S Deutsch2, Karen Davin3
1Nelda C. Stark College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX.
Nursing Forum
|August 19, 2014
Summary
A preoperative mirror program helped women cope with body image after mastectomy. This intervention by oncology nurse navigators showed feasibility in improving psychological well-being.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Psychological Outcomes in Cancer Care
Background:
- Preparing women for breast cancer treatment enhances quality of life.
- Post-mastectomy body image and mirror-viewing present challenges for women.
- Interventions supporting body image are crucial in oncology nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the feasibility of a preoperative mirror program for women undergoing mastectomy.
- To assess the impact of the program on psychological outcomes and body image.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled study was conducted.
- Oncology nurse navigators delivered the preoperative mirror program.
- Data on anxiety, body image, depression, and emotional well-being were collected.
Main Results:
- The study involved 10 intervention participants and 9 control subjects.
- Pre- and postoperative data were analyzed.
- The feasibility of the mirror program was evaluated.
Conclusions:
- The article details the development and feasibility trial of a preoperative mirror program.
- Findings suggest implications for future research in oncology nursing interventions.
- Supporting women through body image challenges post-mastectomy is vital.