Living with leg lymphedema: developing a novel model of quality lymphedema care for cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Lower-extremity lymphedema (LEL) is a lifelong consequence of cancer therapy and can lead to serious physical and psychosocial complications for many cancer survivors. However, clinical knowledge and treatment of LEL remain minimal. The purpose of this study was to integrate perspectives of lymphedema patients and healthcare providers (HCPs) on LEL to develop a novel model for quality lymphedema care.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was implemented. Standardized questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were used to assess psychosocial well-being and experiences of LEL patients. Interviews were also used to evaluate the clinical experiences of HCPs working within tumour groups associated with cancer-related LEL. Thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative

SUBMITTER: Bowman C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7822774 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature