Design Requirements of Mastectomy Bra for Formal Dress

Based on the American psychologist Maslow’s theory of human demand, this study surveyed 14 breast cancer patients who had mastectomy without breast reconstruction from 20 patients in Shandong Cancer Hospital, Shandong, China, to investigate the factors that affect the needs for mastectomy bra. The requirements of mastectomy bra for formal dress from age, education, marital status, job type, and social communication after surgery were collected in the survey. Based on the collected requirements, the fabric, color, cup style, and shoulder strap style of mastectomy bra for formal dress were statistically analyzed. The results show that the education, age, and social communication of the breast cancer patients after surgery could significantly affect the demand for mastectomy bra for formal dress, and the marital status and job type are not as significant as the other factors. Most patients prefer a mastectomy bra with soft and breathable fabrics, black and white color, no wires cup, and removable shoulder strap.