Ava Kwong
Biographic Data
| ID | 8211198 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ava Kwong |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ava |
| FAMILY NAME | Kwong |
| SIGNATURE | KWONG A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Breast Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6968-9489 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Cosmetic satisfaction and decision regret in older Chinese breast cancer patients following breast conservation or mastectomy
Few studies have looked into the best surgical treatment for older breast cancer patients, with many opting for a mastectomy for simplicity. The purpose of this study was to compare the cosmetic satisfaction and decision regret of older Chinese patients who had breast-conserving surgery (BCS) versus mastectomy. Female Chinese patients aged 70 or older when diagnosed with breast cancer were recruited between September 2019 and December 2021. The C…
Return to work, work productivity loss and activity impairment in Chinese breast cancer survivors 12-month post-surgery
Introduction: Existing evidence of returning-to-work (RTW) after cancer comes predominately from Western settings, with none prospectively examined since the initial diagnostic phase. This study prospectively documents RTW-rate, time-to-RTW, work productivity loss, and activity impairment, within the first-year post-surgery among Chinese women with breast cancer (BCW) and identify potential causal co-variants. Methods: This observational longitud…
Baseline knowledge and receptiveness to genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes in Chinese high-risk females
Psychometric assessment of the C hinese version of the decisional conflict scale in C hinese women making decision for breast cancer surgery
OBJECTIVE: The decisional conflict scale (DCS) measures the perception of uncertainty in choosing options, factors contributing to decision conflict and effective decision making. This study examined the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the DCS in Hong Kong Chinese women deciding breast cancer (BC) surgery. METHOD: A Chinese version of the 16-item DCS was administered to 471 women awaiting initial consultation for BC diagnosis. …
Development and pilot-testing of a Decision Aid for use among Chinese women facing breast cancer surgery
BACKGROUND: Women choosing breast cancer surgery encounter treatment decision-making (TDM) difficulties, which can cause psychological distress. Decision Aids (DAs) may facilitate TDM, but there are no DAs designed for Chinese populations. We developed a DA for Chinese women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, for use during the initial surgical consultation. AIMS: Conduct a pilot study to assess the DA acceptability and utility among Chinese wom…
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Development and pilot-testing of a Decision Aid for use among Chinese women facing breast cancer surgery
BACKGROUND: Women choosing breast cancer surgery encounter treatment decision-making (TDM) difficulties, which can cause psychological distress. Decision Aids (DAs) may facilitate TDM, but there are no DAs designed for Chinese populations. We developed a DA for Chinese women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, for use during the initial surgical consultation. AIMS: Conduct a pilot study to assess the DA acceptability and utility among Chinese wom…
Psychometric assessment of the C hinese version of the decisional conflict scale in C hinese women making decision for breast cancer surgery
OBJECTIVE: The decisional conflict scale (DCS) measures the perception of uncertainty in choosing options, factors contributing to decision conflict and effective decision making. This study examined the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the DCS in Hong Kong Chinese women deciding breast cancer (BC) surgery. METHOD: A Chinese version of the 16-item DCS was administered to 471 women awaiting initial consultation for BC diagnosis. …
Baseline knowledge and receptiveness to genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes in Chinese high-risk females
Return to work, work productivity loss and activity impairment in Chinese breast cancer survivors 12-month post-surgery
Introduction: Existing evidence of returning-to-work (RTW) after cancer comes predominately from Western settings, with none prospectively examined since the initial diagnostic phase. This study prospectively documents RTW-rate, time-to-RTW, work productivity loss, and activity impairment, within the first-year post-surgery among Chinese women with breast cancer (BCW) and identify potential causal co-variants. Methods: This observational longitud…
Cosmetic satisfaction and decision regret in older Chinese breast cancer patients following breast conservation or mastectomy
Few studies have looked into the best surgical treatment for older breast cancer patients, with many opting for a mastectomy for simplicity. The purpose of this study was to compare the cosmetic satisfaction and decision regret of older Chinese patients who had breast-conserving surgery (BCS) versus mastectomy. Female Chinese patients aged 70 or older when diagnosed with breast cancer were recruited between September 2019 and December 2021. The C…
Breast cancer (5 works) · Cancer (5 works) · Internal Medicine (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Cancer survivorship and care (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Distress (3 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Gynecology (2 works) · Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare (2 works)