The Utilization of e-Health in Lymphedema Care: A Narrative Review.

Electronic health (e-Health), refers to technologies that can be utilized to enhance patient care as well as collect and share health information. e-Health comprises several umbrella terms, including telehealth, mobile health, e-Health, wearables, and artificial intelligence. The types of e-Health technologies being utilized in lymphedema (LE) care are unknown.

Does Lymphedema Severity Affect Quality of Life? Simple Question. Challenging Answers.

Purpose: Lymphedema can have a negative impact on the function and quality of life (QOL) of patients, but most studies have examined lymphedema as a binary variable, rather than a multidimensional disease that ranges in severity. This study explored the potential impact of lymphedema severity on function and overall QOL.

Methods And Results: Of the 54 lymphedema patients recruited, 40 reported their most severe swelling to be in a limb.