ArticleLymphatic research and biology2010
Advanced pneumatic therapy in self-care of chronic lymphedema of the trunk.
Article in Lymphatic research and biology, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT00880022 (Home-based Compression Therapy for Arm and Truncal Lymphedema in Breast Cancer), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Home-based Compression Therapy for Arm and Truncal Lymphedema in Breast Cancer
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- [S1 guideline on intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC)].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2018Guideline
- Manual lymphatic drainage for lymphedema following breast cancer treatment.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Effectiveness of myofascial release after breast cancer surgery in women undergoing conservative surgery and radiotherapy: a randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Trial
- Rehabilitation interventions for the management of breast cancer-related lymphedema: developing a patient-centered, evidence-based plan of care throughout survivorship.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2023Review
- Limb edema in critically ill patients: Comparing intermittent compression and elevation.International wound journal · 2022Article
- The Correlation Between Fluid Distribution and Swelling or Subjective Symptoms of the Trunk in Lymphedema Patients: A Preliminary Observational Study.Lymphatic research and biology · 2021Observational
- Interventions for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA.Physical therapy · 2020Article
- Acute Truncal Lymphedema Secondary to Axillary Metastatic Melanoma Presenting Like Cellulitis.Case reports in medicine · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary, post-market, home study of the Flexitouch(®) system to examine the potential efficacy of the device as a component of self-care in breast cancer survivors with truncal lymphedema. METHODS AND
resultsA quasi-experimental, pre-treatment, post-treatment design was used. Twelve participants received a total of ten self-administered, consecutive, one hour per day treatments. Treatments one and two were observed by study staff and the remaining eight were unobserved. Assessments were conducted at baseline, after the first two treatments, mid-way through therapy, and at the end-of-study. Logs revealed 100% compliance with the eight prescribed unobserved home treatments. Symptoms were assessed by self-report symptom surveys. Signs, objectively observed physical phenomenon, were assessed by staff-initiated skin examination and circumferential truncal measurements. Statistically significant improvement in truncal symptoms and sleep were found. Changes in function and girth were not statistically significant in this initial study.
conclusionsBreast cancer survivors with truncal lymphedema may benefit from using an advanced pneumatic compression devices with truncal treatment as part of their self-care program. Participants were highly compliant in device use. Further research of this intervention is warranted. To facilitate future research, clinically meaningful reductions in truncal girth should be defined.
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