Assessment

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Below is a collection of great articles and material published. Click on the links below for more including abstracts, main findings full articles to download and videos.

May 2018

  • Evaluation of lymphedema in upper extremities by MR lymphangiography: Comparison with lymphoscintigraphy abstract and main findings
  • Psychometric development of the Upper Limb Lymphoedema Questionnaire demonstrated the patient-reported outcome measure to be a robust measure for breast cancer-related lymphoedema abstract and main findings

April 2018

  • Test of Responsiveness and Sensitivity of the Questionnaire ‘‘Lymphedema Quality of Life Inventory’’ abstract and main findings
  • Design and evaluation of the psychometric properties of a self-questionnaire on patient adherence to wearing elastic compression stockings abstract and main findings
  • Diagnostic accuracy of bioimpedance spectroscopy in patients with lymphedema: A retrospective cohort analysis abstract and main findings
  • Early Assessment for Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema abstract and main findings
  • Axillary web syndrome assessment using a self-assessment questionnaire: a prospective cohort study abstract and main findings
  • Prospective study of shoulder strength, shoulder range of motion, and lymphedema in breast cancer patients from pre-surgery to 5 years after ALND or SLNB abstract and main findings
  • Worldwide assessment of healthcare personnel dealing with lymphoedema abstract and main findings
  • Living with lymphoedema—the perspective of cancer patients: a qualitative study abstract and main findings

March 2018

February 2018

  • Validation of the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale Version 2: A Condition Specific Measurement Tool for Persons With Lymphedema – abstract and main findings
  • Correlation Between Changes in Extremity Volume and Bioelectrical Impedance in Arm and Leg Lymphedema  – abstract and main findings
  • Reducing chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema utilizing a program of prospective surveillance with bioimpedance spectroscopy  – abstract and main findings
  • A Scintigraphic Method for Quantitation of Lymphatic Function in Arm Lymphedema  – abstract and main findings
  • Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Measures Considering Segmental Tissue Composition and Volume Changes of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema – abstract and main findings

January 2018

  • Estimation of Arm Adipose Tissue Quotient Using Segmental Bioimpedance Spectroscopy abstract and main findings
  • Moderating Factors in Tissue Tonometry and Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Measures in the Lower Extremity of Healthy Young People in Australia and Myanmars abstract and main findings
  • Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of Bioimpedance in the Evaluation of Lymphedema Secondary to Treatment of Breast Cancers abstract and main findings
  • Quantitative comparison between the laser scanner three-dimensional method and the circumferential method for evaluation of arm volume in patients with lymphedemas  abstract and main findings

December 2017

  • A high-resolution tape sensor improves the accuracy of applied pressure profiles during lower-leg bandaging – results from a study using a fibre-optic sensing tape (abstract and main findings)

November 2017

  • Local Echo-Free Space in a Limb with Lymphedema Represents Extracellular Fluid in the Entire Limb (abstract and main findings)
  • Evaluation of the economic impact of a national lymphoedema service in Wales (abstract and main findings)
  • Reducing chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema utilizing a program of prospective surveillance with bioimpedance spectroscopy (abstract and main findings)

October 2017

September 2017

  • Application of the L-Dex Score for the Assessment of Bilateral Leg Edema (abstract and main findings)
  • Does Lymphedema Severity Affect Quality of Life? Simple Question. Challenging Answers (abstract and main findings)
  • Health-related quality of life in patients with lymphoedema – a cross-sectional study (abstract and main findings)
  • Non-adherence to treatment of chronic wounds: patient versus professional perspectives  (abstract and main findings)

August 2017

  • Computed Tomographic Evaluation of Posttreatment Soft-Tissue Changes by Using a Lymphedema Scoring System in Patients with Oral Cancer (abstract and main findings)
  • Reliability and Diagnostic Thresholds for Ultrasound Measurements of Dermal Thickness in Breast Lymphedema (abstract and main findings)
  • Measurement of Local Tissue Water in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (abstract and main findings)

July 2017

  • Quality of Life Following Sentinel Node Biopsy for Primary Cutaneous Melanoma: Health Economic Implications (abstract and main findings)
  • Patterns of Temporal Changes in Tissue Dielectric Constant as Indices of Localized Skin Water Changes in Women Treated for Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study (abstract and main findings)
  • Experimental and Analytical Comparisons of Tissue Dielectric Constant (TDC) and Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) in Assessment of Early Arm Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients after Axillary Surgery and Radiotherapy. (abstract and main findings)

June 2017

May 2017

  • Early Diagnosis of Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment: Bio-Impedance Spectroscopy (abstract and main findings)
  • What is Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) (video)
  • Clinical innovation: wider collaboration on lymphoedema research is needed — footwear and gait analysis (abstract and main findings)