LIMPRINT – Special Edition Part 2
International Lymphoedema Framework
Part 2 of LIMPRINT Special edition published by Lymphatic Research and Biology
In nine open access articles readers are provided with more insight on ILF’s international study on chronic oedema.
Editor-in-Chief, Dr Stanley Rockson, writes in his editorial:
“This is indeed an ambitious project with an extraordinary impact upon an often neglected field of clinical practice. It is with great pride that we are able to provide the fruits of these labors to the readership of Lymphatic Research and Biology.”
Factors Predicting Limb Volume Reduction Using Compression Bandaging Within Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy in Lymphedema: A Multicountry Prospective Study
Christine J. Moffatt, Ewa Burian,Tonny Karlsmark,Vaughan Keeley,Stéphane Vignes, Sophie Doiron, Andrea Tilley, Max Liebl, Anett Reißhauer, Susie Murray, Martina Sykorova, Isabelle Quéré, and Peter J. Franks. Lymphatic Research And Biology Volume 19, Number 5, 2021
Objectives: To identify predictive factors associated with limb volume reduction using different decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) systems in patients with lymphoedema, over a period of up to 28 days.
Quality of Life and Costs Within Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy in Patients with Leg Lymphedema: A Multicountry, Open-Label, Prospective Study
Peter J. Franks, Isabelle Quéré, Vaughan Keeley, Andrea Tilley, Max Liebl, Susie Murray, et al. Lymphatic Research And Biology Volume 19, Number 5, 2021
Background: Little is known of the impact in terms of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cost-effectiveness with decongestive therapy.
Objectives: To examine changes in limb volume, quality of life (QoL), and treatment cost of methods of decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT).
Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Edema in Bariatric Patients: A LIMPRINT Study
Amy Newman, Vaughan Keeley, Lorraine Pinnington, Carol Green, Katie Riches, Peter J. Franks, Iskandar Idris, and Christine J. Moffatt. Lymphatic Research And Biology Volume 19, Number 5, 2021
Background: Chronic edema (CO) is a complex condition, arising from different factors, including immobility and obesity. Edema and obesity can have a significant impact on quality of life of patients and their families. Understanding how to manage edema in obese patients is an increasing challenge for both patients and clinicians. As effective treatment options are limited for this population, it is more cost-effective for patients to lose weight before starting treatment. When patients cannot maintain weight loss, one option is to have bariatric surgery.
Association Between Access to Specialists and History of Cellulitis Among Patients with Lymphedema: Secondary Analysis Using the National LIMPRINT Database
Misako Dai, Gojiro Nakagami, Aya Sato, Hiroe Koyanagi, Masushi Kohta, Christine J. Moffatt, Susie Murray, Peter J. Franks, Hiromi Sanada, and Junko Sugama. Lymphatic Research And Biology Volume 19, Number 5, 2021
Background: Cellulitis is frequently encountered in patients with lymphedema despite existing prevention protocols. To resolve this issue, social aspects surrounding patients, such as communication with patients and professionals, are necessary to consider new approaches. This study aimed to clarify the association between the history of cellulitis in patients with lymphedema and access to specialists after adjustment for relevant confounding factors.
Global Knowledge Gaps in Equitable Delivery of Chronic Edema Care: A Political Economy Case Study Analysis
Linda Gibson, Christine J. Moffatt, SR Narahari, Lydia Kabiri, Deborah Ikhile, Almighty Nchafack, Eleanore Dring, S.N. Kousthubha, and Jonathan Gorry. Lymphatic Research And Biology Volume 19, Number 5, 2021
Background: Self-management is a key aspect of lymphedema treatment and self-efficacy is a key factor linked to long-term adherence to treatment. The study aimed to generate self-efficacy scales to support the care of children and adolescents with lymphedema to support self-management.
Development of Self-Efficacy Tools for Parents and Professionals Caring for Children and Young People with Lymphedema (ILF Parent SE and ILF Professional SE)
Christine J. Moffatt, Aimee Aubeeluck, Elodie Stasi, Roberto Bartoletti, Dario Roccatello, Meadbh Mac Sweeney, Chantal Lapointe, Helene Pourquier, Susie Murray, Sandrine Mestre, and Isabelle Quéré. Lymphatic Research And Biology Volume 19, Number 5, 2021
Background: Self-management is a key aspect of lymphedema treatment and self-efficacy is a key factor linked to long-term adherence to treatment. The study aimed to generate self-efficacy scales to support the care of children and adolescents with lymphedema to support self-management.
LIMPRINT in Italy
Marina Cestari, Sandro Michelini, Maurizio Ricci, Peter J. Franks, Susie Murray, Christine J. Moffatt, and Serena Michelini. Lymphatic Research And Biology Volume 19, Number 5, 2021
Background: To define the profile of patients presenting with chronic edema (CE) in three centers in Italy (Lymphoedema IMpact and PRevalence INTernational).
A Snapshot of Lymphedema in Ireland: Results from LIMPRINT
Mary-Paula Colgan, Norah Kyne, Bernadette Hannon, Elaine Grehan, Kay Morris, Monica Conway, Nina Murray, Olive Carney, and Meadbh Mac Sweeney. Lymphatic Research And Biology Volume 19, Number 5, 2021
Background: To estimate the prevalence and impact of chronic edema (CE) in two Irish health care settings as part of LIMPRINT, an international study developed and co-ordinated by the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF), and researched in Ireland by the National Lymphoedema Framework Ireland (NLFI).
“I Cry. I Simply Cry.” An Ethnography of a Lymphedema Summer Camp
Alison Edgley, Martina Sykorova, Elodie Stasi, Roberto Bartoletti, Dario Roccatello, Meadbh Mac Sweeney, Hélène Pourquier, Susie Murray, Sandrine Mestre, Aimee Aubeeluck, Sara Rowan, Isabelle Quéré, and Christine J. Moffatt. Lymphatic Research And Biology Volume 19, Number 5, 2021
Background: The aim of this study was to explore how self-management is taught, learnt, and experienced during a 3-day educational Lymphedema Camp for parents of children with lymphedema.
