Adherence to compression garments in lymphedema patients: across-sectional study
Background/Objectives: This study evaluated adherence to compression garments, their role in edema stabilization, and factors influencing patient compliance. Materials and Methods: This observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study evaluated adherence to compression garments in 92 patients with...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad de Sevilla (US) |
| Repositorio: | idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:idus.us.es:11441/179125 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/11441/179125 https://doi.org/10.3390/ medicina61040685 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Lymphedema Compression garments Adherence Compliance |
| Sumario: | Background/Objectives: This study evaluated adherence to compression garments, their role in edema stabilization, and factors influencing patient compliance. Materials and Methods: This observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study evaluated adherence to compression garments in 92 patients with lymphedema treated at the University Hospital of Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín. In addition, sociodemographic, clinical, and design-related factors influencing adherence were analyzed. The evaluation was conducted via telephone questionnaires and a review of medical records. Results: The study revealed low adherence to compression garments in patients with lymphedema. Adherence was related to the garments’ etiology, severity, and perceived comfort. Conclusions: The findings highlight the need to improve education strategies and personalize treatment recommendations to enhance adherence. |
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