ONS guidelines™ for cancer treatment-related lymphedema

Jane M. Armer, Pamela L. Ostby, Pamela K. Ginex, Marcia Beck, Jie Deng, Mei R. Fu, Bonnie B. Lasinski, Suzy Lockwood, Ellen Poage, Joan White, Christine Maloney, Kerri A. Moriarty, Mark Vrabel, Rebecca L. Morgan

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Abstract

PURPOSE: Lymphedema is a chronic condition that may result from cancer-related surgery. The incidence of lymphedema varies greatly; however, patients remain at risk for life and may experience decreased quality of life and functional capacity. Providing recommendations for an evidence-based guideline for care of cancer treatment-related lymphedema will help to improve outcomes for patients with this chronic condition. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: A panel of healthcare professionals with patient representation convened to develop a national clinical practice guideline on prospective surveillance, risk reduction, and conservative treatment of lymphedema. Systematic reviews of the literature were conducted and the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) methodology approach was used to assess the evidence. FINDINGS: The panel made multiple recommendations for patients who are at risk for or experiencing lymphedema. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Early diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema may mitigate symptoms. This evidence-based guideline supports patients, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals in clinical decision making.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)518-538
Number of pages21
JournalOncology nursing forum
Volume47
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020

Keywords

  • GRADE
  • Guideline development
  • Lymphedema
  • Prospective surveillance
  • Systematic review
  • Prospective Studies
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Humans
  • Lymphedema/etiology
  • Quality of Life
  • Neoplasms/complications

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology(nursing)

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