Kolkata Breast Pain Chart: A Novel Chart to Record Mastalgia
摘要
Mastalgia is a frequent and distressing symptom for many women, typically classified into cyclical and non-cyclical types. The Cardiff Breast Pain Chart offers a means to record daily mastalgia severity but does not account for variations during menstruation. The modified AIIMS chart, while including a visual analogue scale, uses multiple charts and lacks graphical integration. Here, we introduce the Kolkata Breast Pain Chart, a comprehensive tool combining a visual analogue scale, menstrual tracking, pain site identification, and bilateral recording. Integrating elements from previous models, it provides a unified approach for mastalgia documentation. A pilot study with 56 patients demonstrated an 80.35% compliance rate, showcasing its practical applicability.