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Manual lymph drainage (MLD)
1Department of Rehabilitation, Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC
|January 22, 1998
Summary
This review updates nurses on human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) treatments. It highlights the limited scientific evidence supporting manual lymph drainage for HIV/AIDS care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) requires ongoing nursing updates regarding treatment modalities.
- Manual lymph drainage is a therapeutic intervention sometimes considered in supportive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform and update nurses on current treatments relevant to HIV/AIDS.
- To address the scientific validation of manual lymph drainage in the context of HIV/AIDS.
Main Methods:
- This is a treatment review.
- Information is compiled for nursing professionals.
Main Results:
- There is a lack of robust scientific data to confirm the effectiveness of manual lymph drainage for HIV/AIDS.
- The information provided does not constitute endorsement by the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC).
Conclusions:
- Nurses need to be aware of the limited evidence base for certain complementary therapies like manual lymph drainage in HIV/AIDS management.
- Critical appraisal of treatment efficacy is essential in nursing practice for HIV/AIDS patients.