Table 4 Mapping of codes to the BREAST-Q abdomen scales (for abdomen-based reconstruction)
Domain | BREAST-Q Item | No. of codes that mapped per item | Subcodes where applicable |
|---|---|---|---|
Look – unclothed | 18 | ||
Satisfaction – abdomen (n = 119) | Position-belly button | 11 | |
Appearance-scars | 61 | Overall (n = 31) Location (n = 19) Shape (n = 10) Size (n = 1) | |
Fitted clothing | 29 | Scar (n = 15) Abdomen (n = 12) Belly button (n = 2) | |
Physical wellbeing – abdomen (n = 192) | Sitting up | 15 | |
Everyday activities | 27 | ADL (n = 15) Lifting object (n = 5) Move around (n = 4) Walk (n = 3) | |
Discomfort | 64 | ADL (n = 53) Sleep (n = 7) Cough (n = 3) Touch (n = 1) | |
Bloating | 9 | ||
Bulging | 7 | ||
Tightness | 32 | ||
Pulling | 17 | ||
Sensation | 16 | Abdomen (n = 9) Scar (n = 6) Around the belly button (n = 1) | |
Accommodations | 5 | Belly brace, shower chair, recliner |