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- Title
The assessment and management of foot and toe oedema as part of holistic lower limb care.
- Authors
Everett, Jeanne; Lawrance, Sue; Cooper, Karen; Phillips, Natalie
- Abstract
Toe and foot swelling can manifest as lymphoedema or chronic oedema but can also be a complication of the treatment of these conditions. In this article, the authors discuss the assessment and treatment options for toe and foot swelling, highlighting the importance of prevention in the first instance.
- Subjects
DIAGNOSIS of edema; LYMPHEDEMA diagnosis; LYMPHEDEMA treatment; FOOT care; HOLISTIC medicine; LYMPHEDEMA; MEDICAL protocols; CELLULITIS; LEG; COMMUNITY health nursing; BEHAVIOR modification; FOOT; EDEMA; BANDAGES &; bandaging; TREATMENT effectiveness; COMPRESSION garments; COMPRESSION therapy; HEALTH behavior; QUALITY of life; SURGICAL dressings; GLOVES; TOES; DISEASE complications; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2024, Vol 29, Issue Sup4, pS6
- ISSN
1462-4753
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup4.S6