The benefits of raising awareness of lymphoedema among care home staff

Patients with lymphoedema referred to a lymphoedema service from care homes in one health board area in Wales were often complex cases, with repeated cellulitis, a history of falls and other complications. A pilot project was initiated to develop education and raise awareness of lymphoedema among care home staff.To enable care staff to identify residents with lymphoedema, promote prompt referrals, raise the importance of skin care and exercise...