Table 5.
Comparison of pre- vs. postoperative mean questionnaire (subdomain) summary scores (n = 109).
| Questionnaire | Preoperative (± SD) | Postoperative (± SD) | Mean difference (SE) | P value† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA | 49.5 (± 17.9) | 31.6 (± 17.2) | 17.9 (1.6) | < .001 |
| Satisfaction with breasts* | 57.9 (± 16.4) | 62.8 (± 21.7) | 4.9 (2.5) | .036 |
| Sexual wellbeing* | 59.7 (± 21.5) | 59.5 (± 21.7) | 0.2 (2.3) | .771 |
| Psychosocial wellbeing* | 59.8 (± 15.4) | 62.3 (± 17.4) | 2.5 (1.6) | .121 |
| General health♣ | 36.2 (± 22.2) | 48.3 (± 24.1) | 12.1 (2.2) | < .001 |
| Change vs. 1 year ago♣ | 36.3 (± 24.4) | 71.6 (± 25.4) | 35.3 (3.4) | < .001 |
| Physical health♣ | 76.9 (± 23) | 85 (± 23.2) | 8.1 (2) | < .001 |
†Paired samples t-test. *BREAST-Q subdomains: higher score indicates better QoL. ♣SF-36 subdomains: higher score indicates better QoL.