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View article: Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda
Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda Open
Background The World Health Organization launched the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis in 2000, which aimed at eradicating the disease by 2030. This goal depends on community mass drug administration and essential care. D…
View article: Factors associated with cellulitis in lymphoedema of the arm – an international cross-sectional study (LIMPRINT)
Factors associated with cellulitis in lymphoedema of the arm – an international cross-sectional study (LIMPRINT) Open
Background Lymphoedema is a globally neglected health care problem and a common complication following breast cancer treatment. Lymphoedema is a well-known predisposing factor for cellulitis, but few have investigated the risk factors for …
View article: The impact of obesity on chronic oedema/lymphoedema of the leg – An international multicenter cross-sectional study (LIMPRINT)
The impact of obesity on chronic oedema/lymphoedema of the leg – An international multicenter cross-sectional study (LIMPRINT) Open
Background/Objectives: Obesity and chronic oedema/lymphoedema are two distinct but related conditions, rarely investigated together. The aim was to study the impact of increased weight on chronic oedema and related factors. Subjects/Method…
View article: A Prospective Preliminary Study Examining the Physiological Impact of Pneumatic Compression Dosing in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema
A Prospective Preliminary Study Examining the Physiological Impact of Pneumatic Compression Dosing in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema Open
Background: Optimal frequency and duration of pneumatic compression device (PCD) therapy for lymphedema is undetermined. This prospective, randomized preliminary study evaluated the impact of different PCD dosing protocols on physiological…
View article: Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Edema in Bariatric Patients: A LIMPRINT Study
Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Edema in Bariatric Patients: A LIMPRINT Study Open
Background: Chronic edema (CO) is a complex condition, arising from different factors, including immobility and obesity. Edema and obesity can have a significant impact on quality of life of patients and their families. Understanding how t…
View article: Factors Predicting Limb Volume Reduction Using Compression Bandaging Within Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy in Lymphedema: A Multicountry Prospective Study
Factors Predicting Limb Volume Reduction Using Compression Bandaging Within Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy in Lymphedema: A Multicountry Prospective Study Open
Objectives: To identify predictive factors associated with limb volume reduction using different decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) systems in patients with lymphoedema, over a period of up to 28 days. Methods: A multicountry (Canada, Fr…
View article: LIMPRINT in Italy
LIMPRINT in Italy Open
Background: To define the profile of patients presenting with chronic edema (CE) in three centers in Italy (Lymphoedema IMpact and PRevalence INTernational). Methods and Results: Data were collected in patients referred for CE between Sept…
View article: Association Between Access to Specialists and History of Cellulitis Among Patients with Lymphedema: Secondary Analysis Using the National LIMPRINT Database
Association Between Access to Specialists and History of Cellulitis Among Patients with Lymphedema: Secondary Analysis Using the National LIMPRINT Database Open
Background: Cellulitis is frequently encountered in patients with lymphedema despite existing prevention protocols. To resolve this issue, social aspects surrounding patients, such as communication with patients and professionals, are nece…
View article: Quality of Life and Costs Within Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy in Patients with Leg Lymphedema: A Multicountry, Open-Label, Prospective Study
Quality of Life and Costs Within Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy in Patients with Leg Lymphedema: A Multicountry, Open-Label, Prospective Study Open
Background: Little is known of the impact in terms of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cost-effectiveness with decongestive therapy. Objectives: To examine changes in limb volume, quality of life (QoL), and treatment cost of meth…
View article: Wounds in chronic leg oedema
Wounds in chronic leg oedema Open
Wounds and chronic oedema are common disorders, but rarely studied together. The objective of this cross‐sectional study was to investigate the point‐prevalence and risk factors of wounds on the leg, in chronic leg oedema. Forty sites in n…
View article: Watchful waiting as a strategy to reduce low-value spinal imaging: study protocol for a randomized trial
Watchful waiting as a strategy to reduce low-value spinal imaging: study protocol for a randomized trial Open
Background Patients with acute low back pain frequently request diagnostic imaging, and clinicians feel pressure to acquiesce to such requests to sustain patient trust and satisfaction. Spinal imaging in patients with acute low back pain p…
View article: Watchful Waiting as a Strategy to Reduce Low-Value Spinal Imaging: Study Protocol for a Randomized Trial
Watchful Waiting as a Strategy to Reduce Low-Value Spinal Imaging: Study Protocol for a Randomized Trial Open
Background: Patients with acute low back pain frequently request diagnostic imaging, and clinicians feel pressure to acquiesce to such requests to sustain patient trust and satisfaction. Spinal imaging in patients with acute low back pain …
View article: Watchful Waiting as a Strategy to Reduce Low-Value Spinal Imaging: Study Protocol for a Randomized Trial
Watchful Waiting as a Strategy to Reduce Low-Value Spinal Imaging: Study Protocol for a Randomized Trial Open
• Background : Patients with acute low back pain frequently request diagnostic imaging, and clinicians feel pressure to acquiesce to such requests to sustain patient trust and satisfaction. Spinal imaging in patients with acute low back pa…
View article: Cellulitis in chronic oedema of the lower leg: an international cross‐sectional study
Cellulitis in chronic oedema of the lower leg: an international cross‐sectional study Open
Cellulitis in chronic leg oedema is a global problem. Several risk factors for cellulitis were identified, of which some are potentially preventable. Our findings suggest that oedema control is one of these. We also identified that advance…
View article: A Multinational, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Cyclical Topical Wound Oxygen (TWO2) Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers: The TWO2 Study
A Multinational, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Cyclical Topical Wound Oxygen (TWO2) Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers: The TWO2 Study Open
OBJECTIVE Topical oxygen has been used for the treatment of chronic wounds for more than 50 years. Its effectiveness remains disputed due to the limited number of robust high-quality investigations. The aim of this study was to assess the …
View article: Satisfaction with Health Care Among Prescription Opioid Recipients
Satisfaction with Health Care Among Prescription Opioid Recipients Open
In a US national sample, individuals who received ≥6 opioid prescriptions in a year were more likely to have top quartile satisfaction than those receiving fewer or no opioid prescriptions after accounting for health status. Whether the hi…
View article: Cancer Screening Among Women Prescribed Opioids: A National Study
Cancer Screening Among Women Prescribed Opioids: A National Study Open
In a nationally representative sample, receipt of opioid prescriptions was not associated with less recommended cancer screenings. Rather, women receiving opioids had greater adjusted odds of receiving breast, cervical, and colorectal canc…
View article: When Physicians Say No: Predictors of Request Denial and Subsequent Patient Satisfaction
When Physicians Say No: Predictors of Request Denial and Subsequent Patient Satisfaction Open
Approximately one fifth of visits in primary care have a denied request. Having an office visit with one's usual physician is associated with reduced likelihood of request denial and may mitigate the adverse impacts of request denial on pa…
View article: LIMPRINT: Prevalence of Chronic Edema in Health Services in Copenhagen, Denmark
LIMPRINT: Prevalence of Chronic Edema in Health Services in Copenhagen, Denmark Open
Background: The International Lymphedema Framework developed an international study, Lymphedema Impact and Prevalence International (LIMPRINT), to estimate the prevalence and impact of chronic edema (CO) in heterogeneous populations. Metho…
View article: Clinical and Ethical Challenges in Undertaking LIMPRINT in Vulnerable Populations
Clinical and Ethical Challenges in Undertaking LIMPRINT in Vulnerable Populations Open
Background and Study Objective: To estimate the prevalence of chronic edema (CO) and wounds within two vulnerable populations, a male high security prison in the East Midlands (United Kingdom) and residential and nursing homes in the Unite…
View article: LIMPRINT in Specialist Lymphedema Services in United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Turkey
LIMPRINT in Specialist Lymphedema Services in United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Turkey Open
Background: There is no standardized international model for specialist lymphedema services, which covers the types of lymphedema treated and the treatments provided. The aim of this study was to provide a profile of patients attending spe…
View article: LIMPRINT: The UK Experience—Subjective Control of Swelling in Patients Attending Specialist Lymphedema Services
LIMPRINT: The UK Experience—Subjective Control of Swelling in Patients Attending Specialist Lymphedema Services Open
Background and Study Design: This study was undertaken as part of the UK LIMPRINT international study to determine the number of people with chronic edema (CO) and its impact on health services. Overall 7436 with CO were recruited in the m…
View article: LIMPRINT: Health-Related Quality of Life in Adult Patients with Chronic Edema
LIMPRINT: Health-Related Quality of Life in Adult Patients with Chronic Edema Open
Background: Chronic edema is a condition posing a high burden on patients. The primary aim of the study was to assess the health-related quality of life (QoL) of adult patients living with chronic edema. Methods and Results: As part of an …
View article: The Development and Validation of the LIMPRINT Methodology
The Development and Validation of the LIMPRINT Methodology Open
The acronym Limprint stands for Lymphedema IMpact and PRevalence INTernational and was run under the auspices of the International Lymphedema Framework (ILF), a charity dedicated to improving provision of care globally. The primary aim was…