Post-operative care for patients following surgical treatment of lymphedema.

Surgical treatments are promising for the treatment of lymphedema. It is important for patients, healthcare providers, and lymphedema community to understand that surgical treatments currently are not a cure for lymphedema but have provided promising options for patients. Post-operative care for patients following surgical treatment of lymphedema is vital to optimize and sustain patient outcomes.

The Impact of Sleep on the Lives of Women Who Have Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Qualitative Exploration.

Breast cancer survivors (BCSs) have many lifelong symptoms of anxiety, depression, lymphedema, and fatigue that can be exacerbated by sleep disturbance. However, little is known about unique factors contributing to sleep disturbance among BCSs with lymphedema; this requires further investigation to offer appropriate support and treatment to these individuals. Therefore, the objective of this study was to capture perceptions and experiences of lymphedema and sleep among BCSs with lymphedema.

The 24-hour interval compression plan: part 2-lifestyle and therapeutic regimens to manage chronic oedema case series.

Objective: The aim of this case series was to retrospectively assess the impact on volume control and patients' quality of life (QOL) when a night-time garment was added to their previous compression regimen for a full 24-hour interval compression plan.

Method: Patients who had a history of chronic oedema presented to one of two oedema management centres in the US for treatment for oedema exacerbation and/or suboptimal performance of their current garments. Objective data examined were circumferential limb volume (cm) measurements and QOL measured with the Lymphoedema QOL Tool (LYMQOL-Leg and LYMQOL-Arm).

A 24-hour interval compression plan for managing chronic oedema: part 1-the science and theory behind the concept.

Compression, skin care, manual lymph drainage and exercise form the mainstays of treatment of chronic limb oedema. The compression aspect of the regimen is often prescribed and used without conscious concern for the patient's ability for self-adjustment and skin hygiene. This article will focus on the action of compression therapy using a new concept of encouraging patients to apply and reapply an adjustable compression garment or multiple garment types during a 24-hour interval.