Investigation of the Effect of Lymphedema Self-Care Patient School on Functionality, Quality of Life, Lymphedema Volume, and Body Value in Patients with Lower Extremity Lymphedema: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

This study examined the effect of lymphedema self-care patient school education on patient functionality, quality of life, body value, and lymphedema volume in patients with lower extremity lymphedema. The study utilized a single-group quasi-experimental design. The study sample included 21 patients with primary and secondary lower extremity lymphedema.

What aspects do we overlook in the rehabilitation of patients with inflammatory bowel disease?

In this editorial, we comment on the article by Stafie . Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) constitutes a cluster of chronic and progressive inflammatory disorders affecting the digestive system. IBD can impede an individual's capacity to perform daily activities, hinder work productivity, limit physical capabilities, and negatively impact medical outcomes.

The effect of combined hydrolyzed type 2 collagen, methylsulfonylmethane, glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate supplementation on knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the combined hydrolyzed type 2 collagen, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), glucosamine sulfate (GS), and chondroitin sulfate (CS) supplement on knee pain intensity in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Patients And Methods: This multicenter, observational, noninterventional study included 98 patients (78 females, 20 males; mean age: 52.8±6.

The caregiver burden of informal caregivers for stroke patients with and without dysphagia: A multi-center, cross-sectional study in Türkiye.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the caregiver burden (CB) of informal caregivers for stroke survivors with and without dysphagia and to assess the relationship between the CB levels of informal caregivers for stroke survivors with dysphagia, patients' swallowing-related quality of life (QoL), and patients' stroke-specific QoL.

Patients And Methods: This multi-center, prospective, cross-sectional study included a total of 120 stroke patients (76 males, 44 females; mean age: 61.1±12.

Primary lymphedema of childhood: Treatment results from a tertiary center.

Background: Primary lymphedema is the most common form of lymphedema presenting in the pediatric age group. Childhood lymphedema is caused by hereditary or congenital malformations in the lymphatic system that can manifest at birth or during childhood or adolescence.

Objectives: Complex decongestive therapy (CDT) is the cornerstone of conservative management of lymphedema in both adult and pediatric lymphedema patients, although pediatric treatment guidelines are still lacking.

Comparison of the efficacy of continuous radiofrequency thermocoagulation, pulsed radiofrequency denervation applications, and TENS therapies for lumbar facet syndrome: A single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: We aimed to compare the effectiveness of TENS, used in physical therapy departments, and continuous radiofrequency thermocoagulation (CRF) and pulsed radiofrequency denervation (PRF), used in algology departments, in patients with lumbar facet syndrome (LFS).

Methods: Subjects were selected from patients with LFS visiting outpatient clinics of physical therapy and algology departments at Ege University School of Medicine, whose pain was refractory to medical treatment for at least 3 months. Subjects were randomized into 3 groups.

Best Practice Recommendations for Dysphagia Management in Intensive Care Unit (ICU): A Delphi Study from Multidisciplinary Experts in Turkey.

There is no study about all aspects of oropharyngoesophageal (OPE) dysphagia from diagnosis to follow-up in a multidisciplinary manner in the world. In order to close this gap, we aimed to create a recommendation study that can be used in clinical practice, addressing all aspects of dysphagia in the ICU in detail with the opinion of experienced multidisciplinary experts. This recommendation paper was generated by a multidisciplinary team, using the seven-step process and a three-modified Delphi round via e-mail.

Evaluation of Swallowing Function in Relation to Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Patients with Operated Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.

Objective: To determine the occurrence of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) signs and symptoms in patients with operated unilateral cleft lip and palate (CLP).

Materials And Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 15 adolescents with operated unilateral CLP (CLP group) and 15 non-cleft volunteers (control group). Initially, the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) questionnaire was administered to subjects.

Evaluation of swallowing in transverse maxillary deficiency patients before and after rapid maxillary expansion.

Objectives: To evaluate swallowing function in relation to oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) in adolescents who had transverse maxillary deficiency with posterior crossbite and high-arched palate, before, and after rapid maxillary expansion (RME).

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients (mean age: 13.0 ± 3.

Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) study: the first report in children to evaluate the oropharyngeal dysphagia after esophageal atresia repair.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the swallowing problems by fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) study in both short- and long-gap patients after esophageal atresia (EA) repair.

Methods: Hospital records of patients who had undergone surgery for EA were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were divided into two groups as short-gap (SG) group (n:16) and long-gap (LG) group (n:10) to compare the swallowing problems.

Pediatric dysphagia overview: best practice recommendation study by multidisciplinary experts.

Background: Currently, there is no comprehensive and multidisciplinary recommendation study covering all aspects of pediatric dysphagia (PD). This study aimed to generate PD management recommendations with methods that can be used in clinical practice to fill this gap in our country and in the world, from the perspective of experienced multidisciplinary experts.

Methods: This recommendation paper was generated by a multidisciplinary team, using the seven-step process and a three-round modified Delphi survey via e-mail.

Best Practice Recommendations for Geriatric Dysphagia Management with 5 Ws and 1H.

Background: Dysphagia is a geriatric syndrome. Changes in the whole body that occur with aging also affect swallowing functions and cause presbyphagia. This condition may progress to oropharyngeal and/or esophageal dysphagia in the presence of secondary causes that increase in incidence with aging.

Incorporating patient preferences into osteoarthritis treatment.

Objectives: This study aims to identify the relationship between treatment modalities and the patients' preferences in osteoarthritis (OA) treatment and identify the related factors.

Patients And Methods: This multi-center, cross-sectional study included a total of 305 patients with OA (66 males, 239 females; mean age: 66.4±9.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the lymphedema symptom intensity and distress survey.

Objectives: This study aims to adapt the Lymphedema Symptom Intensity and Distress Survey- Arm (LSIDS-Arm) into Turkish and to test its validity and reliability.

Patients And Methods: Between September 2017 and July 2018, this descriptive, methodological study included a total of 186 women (mean age: 55.4±10.

Dysphagia management during COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the literature and international guidelines.

In this review, we present the safest and most effective diagnosis and treatment approaches to dysphagia during the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the light of available data, relevant literature, and personal experiences. Evaluations for dysphagia patients should be based on clinical assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic and instrumental assessment should be planned for very few number of patients. The main approach to rehabilitation must depend on compensatory methods, texture-modified foods, and postural strategies.

The effects of complex decongestive therapy on kinesthetic sense of hands, upper extremity function, and quality of life in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effect of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) on the kinesthetic sense of hands, upper extremity function, and the quality of life in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL).

Patients And Methods: Between August 2018 and August 2019, total of 50 women with BCRL (mean age: 56.5±9.

Self-care practices, patient education in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate self-care practices, sociodemographic and clinical factors that affect self-care and patient education among women with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL).

Patients And Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study included a total of 102 women with BCRL (median age: 59 years; range, 35 to 80 years) who received lymphedema (LE) treatment at least once between July 2014 and May 2016. A Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics Form and the Lymphedema Self-care Survey were used to collect data via face-to-face interviews.