UrgoKTwo® Compression Bandage System Made Easy
Compression therapy has been considered the gold standard of care for venous hypertension and leg ulcers since the late 1980s. As research has translated into clinical practice,...
Lymphoedema
Control of lymphatic filariasis through patient empowerment
This case study highlights the challenges faced by patients with lymphatic filariasis and the success of an integrated home-based self-care programme developed at the Institute Of...
Preventing skin breakdown in lymphoedema
Lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment is characterised by an accumulation of lymph fluid in the affected limb, leading to abnormal swelling. Meticulous daily skin care...
Template for practice: Compression hosiery in upper body lymphoedema
Much of the emphasis in the field of compression has been on the lower limb. This Template for Practice is unique in attempting to provide an international resource that provides...
Lymph/lipoedema treatment in its different approaches
The challenges of providing effective treatment for patients with lymphoedema-related disorders have never been more prominent. Conservative management of lymphoedema remains of...
Skills for practice: Management of chronic oedema in the community
Chronic oedema of the lower limb is a prevalent condition which is frequently encountered and managed in the community. As the older adult population increasesit is reasonable to...
Template for practice: Compression hosiery in lymphoedema
This is the first document in a template series launched by the Lymphoedema Framework which aims to enhance the care of patients with lymphoedema by providing concise, relevant and...
Best Practice for the Management of Lymphoedema: an international consensus
The Lymphoedema Framework presents a model for best practice in lymphoedema in adults with the aim of raising the profile of the condition and improving the care that patients...
Lymphoedema bandaging in practice
This European Wound Management Association (EWMA) document focuses on lymphoedema bandaging in Europe and is intended to form part of an educational campaign that will facilitate...
Template for management: developing a lymphoedema service
This practical document is the second in the template series, launched by the Lymphoedema Framework. It is designed to support healthcare professionals in setting up and developing...