Research Topic: Lymphedema

Physiotherapy in the primary care oncology team.

As the incidence of cancer rises, medical advancements have made it possible to have increased survival rates among cancer patients. However, many experience persistent treatment-related side effects that negatively affect their quality of life. At the first international Oncology Physiotherapy Conference in 2018, it was agreed that undergraduate physiotherapy training provides a strong foundation for oncology rehabilitation. However, management of …

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Complex decongestive therapy combined with needle electrode stimulation facilitates postoperative rehabilitation of lymphedema.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) combined with needle electrode stimulation (NES) in the management of lymphedema after lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) and to compare its therapeutic outcomes with conventional CDT alone. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 50 patients with secondary lymphedema who underwent LVA at the Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Weifang People’s Hospital, …

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A qualitative study on the post-discharge self-management experiences and needs of patients with secondary lymphedema.

Guided by the Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework, this study aimed to explore the post-discharge self-management experiences of patients with secondary lymphedema following lymphovenous anastomosis surgery, providing evidence for developing targeted interventions. A descriptive phenomenological design was employed. Through purposive sampling, 16 participants who underwent lymphovenous anastomosis surgery were recruited in February 2025. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using Colaizzi …

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