Challenges of treating a patient living with lymphoedema and advancing disease.

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International Journal of Palliative NursingVol. 23, No. 7 Short reportChallenges of treating a patient living with lymphoedema and advancing diseaseRebecca ElwellRebecca ElwellSearch for more papers by this authorRebecca ElwellPublished Online:29 Jul 2017https://doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2017.23.7.318AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Billingham R (2008) Chronic oedema in advancing disease. Br J Community Nurs 13(10): S3 Abstract, Google ScholarElwell R, Craven N (2015) A glossary of terms to assist the recognition and diagnosis of skin conditions associated with lower-limb chronic oedema. Br J Community Nurs 20(Suppl 4): S14–20 Link, Google ScholarElwell R (2015) Developing a nurse led red leg service. Nursing Older People 27(10): 23–27 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarInternational Lymphoedema Framework (2006) Best Practice for the management of lymphoedema. An International consensus. http://tinyurl.com/lnborcx (accessed 10 July 2017) Google ScholarLymphoedema Framework (2006) Best practice for the management. International Consensus. MEP Ltd: London Google ScholarLymphoedema Support Network (2015) Report from the LSN members' survey. http://tinyurl.com/y9m3z4hm (accessed 10 July 2017) Google ScholarLymphoedema Support Network (2011) Management of oedema in advancing disease Information for patients. http://tinyurl.com/y8lvkqot (accessed 10 July 2017) Google ScholarLymphoedema Support Network (LSN, 2011) The Use of Kinesio Tape in Lymphoedema Management. Information for patients. London: LSN Google ScholarMoffat C, Franks P, Doherty DC et al. (2003) Lymphoedema: an underestimated health problem. Q J Med 92: 731–8 Crossref, Google ScholarNarahari SR, Ryan TJ, Aggithaya MG (2013) How does yoga work in lymphedema? J Yoga Phys Ther 3: 135. doi: https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000135 Google ScholarPosnett J, Franks P (2008) The burden of Chronic wounds. Nursing Times 104: 3, 44/45 (LSN/Macmillan) Google ScholarThe MS Society (2016) Facts and myths about MS. http://tinyurl.com/jztfxhr (accessed 10 July 2017) Google ScholarWhitaker J (2016) Lymphoedema management at night: views from lymphoedema patients across 5 countries. Wounds UK, conference poster presentation Google ScholarWigg JA (2009) Pilot randomised control trial to compare a new intermittent pneumatic compression device and 12-chamber garment with current best practice in the management of limb lymphoedema. Eu J Lymphology Related Problems 20(58): 16–23 Google ScholarWounds UK Best Practice Statement (2015) Compression hosiery (2nd edn). http://tinyurl.com/qgchajt (accessed 10 July 2017) Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 2 July 2017Volume 23Issue 7ISSN (print): 1357-6321ISSN (online): 2052-286X Metrics History Published online 29 July 2017 Published in print 2 July 2017 Information© MA Education LimitedPDF download