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- Title
Managing chronic oedema: a collaborative community approach.
- Authors
Lewis, Melanie; Morgan, Karen
- Abstract
Chronic oedema affects over 100 000 people in the UK and is regularly treated by different health care professionals, most commonly community nurses. The effect of chronic oedema on patients can be both physical and emotional and is a huge financial burden on the NHS. Collaborative working between lymphoedema services and community nurses is outlined in this article, highlighting potential benefits to patient care and substantial cost savings. Modified lymphoedema management strategies to treat chronic oedema effectively are identified with the emphasis on joint packages of care and patient goal setting. The role of health care professionals working collaboratively and empowering patients are also discussed in a case study.
- Subjects
EDEMA; MEDICAL care; COMMUNITY health nursing; MEDICAL personnel; ETIOLOGY of diseases; HEALTH services administration
- Publication
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2008, Vol 13, Issue 4, pS25
- ISSN
1462-4753
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2008.13.Sup2.29397