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Lymphoedema conference and awareness days
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 1;29(Sup4):S4-S5. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S4.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38578927 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S4 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebecca Elwell Source Type: research

Integrated lymphoedema and tissue viability service: improving patient and wound outcomes
This article will focus on the integration of tissue viability and lymphoedema services to improve outcomes for patients with leg ulceration. It will highlight why there is a need for lymphoedema specialist knowledge within the care of patients with leg ulceration and how the services are closely aligned. Lymphoedema can adversely affect wound healing and the article will provide case studies that highlight how developing a hybrid tissue viability and lymphoedema clinician or integration of the specialists can provide effective patient-centred care at reduced cost. The article offers potential strategies and suggestions on...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Julie Stanton Aaron Knowles Laura Russell Claire Bevis Source Type: research

Outcomes from a proof-of-concept specialist lymphoedema clinic in the community
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 1;29(Sup4):S14-S18. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S14.ABSTRACTThe Health and Safety Execultive lymphoedema model of care was published in 2018 highlighting the lack of dedicated lymphoedema services in Ireland. This led to the introduction of a proof-of-concept primary care specialist lymphoedema clinic. The clinic was responsible for all patients from their county. A comprehensive dataset was gathered which included the patient's history for 1 year prior to their presentation at clinic and then 6 monthly. A quality of life tool (LymQoL) and a patient satisfaction survey were completed. Comp...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kay Morris Mary Paula Colgan Noelle McMahon Sinead Slattery Source Type: research

The bad, the good and the oh so cute
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 1;29(Sup4):S36. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S36.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38578922 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S36 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen Friett Source Type: research

National Lymphoedema Conference 2024: session summaries
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 1;29(Sup4):S37-S42. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S37.ABSTRACTThe 11th annual National Lymphoedema Conference, organised by the British Journal of Community Nursing in association with the British Lymphology Society and Lipoedema UK, was hosted at the America Square Conference Centre, London, on 22 February 2024. The conference, which aims to provide new insights into the latests developments in lymphoedema care and management through talks by leading experts in the field, was attended by an impressive number of delegates and exhibitors. The sessions were Chaired by BLS Trustee Rebecca Elwel...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Samina Hashimi Upasana Rajagopalan Source Type: research

Bilateral axillary web syndrome in a patient with primary lymphoedema of upper limbs and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
This article will describe the clinical case, highlighting the need for further research on AWS present in primary lymphoedema.PMID:38578924 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S32 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jes ús Baltasar González Rubiño Susan Witt Roc ío Martín-Valero Mar ía Jesús Viñolo-Gil Thomas Dieterle Source Type: research

UK survey on experiences of men with non-cancer-related lymphoedema: part one
This article has delineated the objective, methodologyand methods, employing a qualitative interpretivist approach through narrative inquiry. The study incorporated masculinity theories, including hegemonic masculinity and HIMM. The second article will present the findings and their significance within the broader literature.PMID:38578925 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S27 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Garry Cooper-Stanton Nicola Gale Manbinder Sidhu Kerry Allen Source Type: research

The assessment and management of foot and toe oedema as part of holistic lower limb care
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 1;29(Sup4):S6-S13. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S6.ABSTRACTToe and foot swelling can manifest as lymphoedema or chronic oedema but can also be a complication of the treatment of these conditions. In this article, the authors discuss the assessment and treatment options for toe and foot swelling, highlighting the importance of prevention in the first instance.PMID:38578926 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S6 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jeanne Everett Sue Lawrance Karen Cooper Natalie Phillips Source Type: research

Bilateral axillary web syndrome in a patient with primary lymphoedema of upper limbs and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
This article will describe the clinical case, highlighting the need for further research on AWS present in primary lymphoedema.PMID:38578924 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S32 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jes ús González Baltasar Susan Witt Roc ío Martín-Valero Mar ía Jesús Viñolo-Gil Thomas Dieterle Source Type: research