Lymphedema: an under-treated problem.
Lymphedema may affect patients who have had a disease, surgery, or treatments on the lymphatic system. Patient education stressing prevention and early identification of symptoms is essential in controlling this problem.
Horning
Kathleen M
KM
University of Akron, College of Nursing, Akron, OH, USA.
Guhde
Jacqueline
J
D001359:Aviation; D015984:Causality; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D008019:Life Style; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008403:Mass Screening; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000458:organization & administration*; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017592:Skin Care; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D013396:Suction; D014195:Travel