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The early detection of breast-cancer-related lymphedema and referral for therapy has the potential to reduce lymphedema-related morbidity. Although research shows the benefits, a gap is observed between evidence and daily practice. We aimed to determine whether the early detection of lymphedema and referral …

Background: Lymphedema (LE) is a chronic condition of swelling due to lymphatic impairment and is characterized by edema and fibro-adipose tissue deposition. LE may be caused by an anomalous development of the lymphatic system, known as primary LE, or may develop secondary to traumatic, infectious, or …

Gedurende drie schooljaren is de implementatie van het praktijkgerichte programma ‘Technologie en Toepassing’ in de theoretische leerweg van het VMBO (T&T) onderzocht en ondersteund. Gebleken is dat T&T mogelijkheden schept om leerlingen voor techniek te interesseren en om de werelden van school en daarbuiten …

This article discusses practical research, that was realized under the supervision of children’s mental health organization ‘STERKR’. STERKR is known for its comprehensive approach and for including the child’s close environment in therapy. However, dramatherapist Smits found such an approach lacking …

In een dementievriendelijke omgeving worden mensen met dementie in staat gesteld deel te blijven nemen aan het sociale leven. Binnen het project GO! Noord Nederland is onderzoek gedaan naar wat er nodig is om het dorp Wommels in de gemeente Súdwest-Fryslân dementievriendelijker in te richten. Daarmee …

Swelling is a common phenomenon after total knee arthroplasty, with potential for negative impact on the rehabilitation process and final outcome. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a new compression protocol with a self-adjustable, nonelastic compression wrap for the knee …

The four previous articles in this series addressed the myths and facts surrounding lipoedema. We have shown that there is no scientific evidence at all for the key statements made about lipoedema-which are published time and time again. The main result of this misunderstanding of lipoedema is a therapeutic …

Background. Patients may develop primary (congenital) or secondary (acquired) lymphedema, causing significant physical and psychosocial problems. To plan treatment for lymphedema and monitor a patient's progress, swelling, and problems in functioning associated with lymphedema development should be assessed …