Patient-reported outcomes after autologous breast reconstruction: A cross-cultural analysis

The authors aimed to investigate how patient-reported outcomes, specifically BREAST-Q scores, differ between patients in the United States and the Netherlands following autologous breast reconstruction. Their findings revealed significant cross-national differences in Physical and Psychosocial Well-Being scores, suggesting that cultural factors may influence these outcomes, independent of complication rates. The study highlights the importance of considering cultural context when interpreting BREAST-Q scores and suggests the need for population-specific reference values for better comparability across international cohorts.