title: Self-management in chronic oedema.
abstract: The number of people living with long-term conditions in the UK is increasing. This is putting an immense strain on already stretched health and social care resources. Government strategies are aimed at encouraging and supporting self-management of these conditions. Self-management of chronic oedema has always been a key aspect of care planning for this patient group. This article focuses on how nurses can encourage and support self-management in chronic oedema.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Specialist Lymphoedema Clinic.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Todd
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D058128:Compression Bandages; D004487:Edema / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D012648:Self Care