Staying Engaged in Lymphoedema Management: Insights from a Clinician
In this episode, discover expert strategies for staying ahead in lymphoedema management. Join host Maree O’Connor and guest Theresa Bauer, a highly experienced cancer and lymphoedema physiotherapist, as they share practical tips for staying updated on the latest evidence, guidelines, and products. Learn how to integrate holistic care approaches, such as nutrition, sleep, and exercise, to empower patients and improve long-term outcomes. β Gain actionable advice on maximising webinars, conferences, and professional development opportunities, all while managing the demands of a busy clinical practice. Tune in for inspiration and tools to elevate your lymphoedema care expertise.
About our guest speaker: Theresa Bauer
Theresa is a highly experienced titled Cancer and Lymphoedema Physiotherapist with 28 yearsβ experience across public and private healthcare, specialising in comprehensive lymphoedema management. She combines evidence-based practice with a holistic, patient-centred approach that empowers individuals to actively engage in their care and wellbeing.
Year of Engagement Spotlight
This episode brings the 2026 Year of Engagement to life through real-world clinical practice. Theresa Bauer shares how intentional reflection, evidence-informed learning, collaboration, and small practical actions help clinicians stay engaged in lymphoedema management, even within the demands of a busy workload.
A practical reminder that engagement is not about doing more, but about making thoughtful choices that support both patient care and professional growth.
Sponsorship
This episode of Lymphoedema Insights is proudly supported by Medi-Rent, suppliers of high-quality intermittent pneumatic compression devices for lymphoedema care. With a commitment to clinical education and patient outcomes, Medi-Rent partners with healthcare providers across Australia to deliver evidence-based solutions that support lymphoedema management.
You can find more information at https://medirent.com.au/
Note: Sponsorship does not imply endorsement, and all educational content is developed independently to ensure it remains evidence-based and unbiased.
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This episode strongly reflects the 2026 Year of Engagement by showing how engagement is lived out in everyday clinical practice, with patients, evidence, colleagues, and the wider lymphoedema community.
REFLECT β Learning from Experience
Theresa highlights the importance of reflection as a core professional habit. She describes:
- Reviewing learning after conferences and webinars
- Using a CPD diary to document not just attendance, but insights and reflections
- Taking time to consider what knowledge is most relevant right now
This reflective approach ensures learning is meaningful and supports ongoing professional growth.
CLINICAL PRACTICE β Delivering Evidence-Based Care
A strong focus of the conversation is staying current with evidence and translating it into practice. Theresa shares how she:
- Engages with professional organisations, research institutions, and guidelines
- Uses webinars and conferences to clarify clinical grey areas
- Applies new evidence directly to patient care, improving confidence and outcomes
The episode reinforces that engagement with evidence is essential to safe, effective lymphoedema management.
COLLABORATE β Working with Patients and the Professional Community
Theresa discusses engagement as a shared process:
- Actively involving patients in conversations about lifestyle, wellbeing, and self-management
- Staying connected with colleagues, educators, and industry
- Learning through professional networks, conferences, and shared experiences
This collaborative approach strengthens care and supports clinicians to feel less isolated in practice.
CONNECT β Staying Linked to the Wider Lymphoedema Community
The episode highlights the value of connection with:
- National and international lymphoedema organisations
- Education providers such as LES
- Conferences, symposiums, and professional forums
These connections help clinicians stay informed, inspired, and aligned with best practice.
ACT β Turning Learning into Action
A key message throughout the episode is that engagement is not passive. Theresa shares practical strategies to:
- Create short action lists from learning activities
- Prioritise one or two achievable changes
- Block time to implement and review new approaches
This focus on action ensures learning leads to real improvements in clinical care.
Why This Episode Matters
Episode 8 brings the Year of Engagement to life through practical examples from an experienced clinician. It shows that engagement is not about doing more, but about making intentional choices, to reflect, learn, connect, collaborate, and act, in ways that are sustainable and clinically relevant.
Catch up
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