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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2018

Living with lymphoedema-the perspective of cancer patients: a qualitative study.

Ángela Río-González, Francisco Molina-Rueda, Domingo Palacios-Ceña, Isabel M Alguacil-Diego

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07011316 (Subclinical Assessment and Monitoring of Lymphatic System Function in Oncology Patients as Part of Physiotherapeutic Prevention of Limb Lymphoedema), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers.

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NCT07011316 recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Subclinical Assessment and Monitoring of Lymphatic System Function in Oncology Patients as Part of Physiotherapeutic Prevention of Limb Lymphoedema

TypeobservationalSponsorThe Greater Poland Cancer CentreRan2025 to 2029Enrolled600ConditionsLymphoedema
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4 authors.

Ángela Río-GonzálezSchool of Sport Science and Physical Therapy, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Francisco Molina-RuedaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avenida Atenas s/n, CP 28922, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain. francisco.molina@urjc.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8616-5505
Domingo Palacios-CeñaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avenida Atenas s/n, CP 28922, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain.
Isabel M Alguacil-DiegoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avenida Atenas s/n, CP 28922, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe aim of this study was to describe the lived experience of lymphoedema and the barriers faced by cancer sufferers receiving physiotherapy outpatient treatment.

methodsA qualitative, phenomenological study was performed. Purposeful sampling method was used. Data collection methods included unstructured and semi-structured interviews and researcher field notes. A thematic analysis was used. The study was conducted following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines.

resultsEleven patients (62.18 ± 10.14 years) (90.91% women) participated. One theme was identified with different subgroups. The main theme 'Living a life with multiple barriers'-formed by the subthemes 'Discovering physical and psychological barriers', 'Searching information', 'Building relationships' and 'Controlling expenses'-displays the daily difficulties they must face in areas such as work. The patients reported that lymphoedema is a constant emotional and physical challenge. They need to adapt their lives to their new situation, learning how to manage the lymphoedema.

conclusionsPatients considered lymphoedema as a clinical situation with multiple barriers and they found that it does alter their quality of life. These results can be applied in onco-haematology units to develop specific protocols for customers.

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FemaleHumansLymphedemaMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeLymphoedemaMedical oncologyPatientsPhysical therapyQualitative research

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PMID29330708

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