Abstract

Vascularized lymph node flap transfer was the flap of choice for lower extremity lymphedema. Although physical rehabilitation is important for lymphedema treatment, there is no standardized procedure for different stage lymphedema. Nurses should update knowledge at the same time.

Author Details

Chia Yu Lin, MS, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Hsueh-Erh Liu, PhD, Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan

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Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Lymphodema, Quality of Life, Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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A prospective evaluation of health-related quality of life in lymphedema treatment

Dublin, Ireland

Vascularized lymph node flap transfer was the flap of choice for lower extremity lymphedema. Although physical rehabilitation is important for lymphedema treatment, there is no standardized procedure for different stage lymphedema. Nurses should update knowledge at the same time.