Adherence to Compression Garments in Lymphedema Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Area of Science:

• Medical Science
• Clinical Research
• Lymphedema Management

Background:

• Lymphedema management often involves compression garments.
• Patient adherence to these garments is crucial for effective edema stabilization.
• Understanding factors influencing compliance is key to improving treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate patient adherence to compression garments in lymphedema.
• To identify factors affecting compliance with compression therapy.
• To assess the role of compression garments in edema stabilization.

Main Methods:

• Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study design.
• Inclusion of 92 lymphedema patients.
• Data collection via telephone questionnaires and medical record review.

Main Results:

• Low adherence rates to compression garments were observed.
• Adherence was significantly influenced by garment etiology, disease severity, and perceived comfort.
• Sociodemographic and clinical factors were also analyzed for their impact on compliance.

Conclusions:

• There is a significant need to enhance patient adherence to compression garments.
• Improving educational strategies is essential for better patient understanding and compliance.
• Personalized treatment recommendations are vital for optimizing lymphedema management.