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Lymphoedema 1: components and function of the lymphatic system.

Jane Board1, Wendy Harlow

  • 1The South Bucks Day Hospice, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 21, 2002
PubMed
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Lymphoedema is an incurable condition impacting quality of life. This series helps nurses recognize, inform patients, and manage lymphoedema through understanding the lymphatic system and key treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Nursing Education
  • Lymphatic System Physiology

Background:

  • Lymphoedema presents as an incurable, debilitating condition.
  • Limited and conflicting information exists regarding its diagnosis and treatment.
  • The condition significantly affects patient and family quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To equip nurses with knowledge for recognizing lymphoedema.
  • To guide nurses in providing essential patient information.
  • To facilitate nurses in initiating appropriate patient referrals and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of lymphatic system anatomy and physiology.
  • Focus on lymphatic structures relevant to lymphoedema.
  • Contextualization for subsequent articles on lymphoedema types and treatment.

Main Results:

  • The series provides foundational knowledge on the lymphatic system.
  • It clarifies the specific anatomical and physiological aspects pertinent to lymphoedema.
  • It sets the stage for detailed discussion on lymphoedema management.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the lymphatic system is crucial for lymphoedema recognition.
  • This educational series aims to improve nursing care for lymphoedema patients.
  • Effective management relies on recognizing the condition and understanding treatment elements.

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