Anne Williams discusses the literature around self-care and self-management in lymphoedema, and considers the implications for supporting people with lymphoedema.
Anne Williams RGN, MSc, RNT, DN, Onc Cert is a PhD Student, Edinburgh Napier University.
Article accepted for publication: March 2010
Jeanette Muldoon discusses the challenges of managing patients with lymphoedema and chronic oedema.
Jeanette Muldoon is a PhD student at King's College, London and Head of Clinical Services, Activa Healthcare.
Article accepted for publication: March 2011
Jeanette Muldoon discusses the measurement of oedema as a diagnostic and monitoring tool, highlighting the need for practitioners to reassess within agreed timelines to ensure constant monitoring of treatment effectiveness or the need to refer.
Jeanette Muldoon, Head of Clinical Services, Activa Healthcare.
Article accepted for publication: August 2011
