Lymphedema
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention involves providing education on lymphedema ultrasound assessment. In addition to traditional assessment methods, the course covers the significance of lymphedema ultrasound assessment
Sponsors
Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthcare professionals
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who do not hold a national medical qualification. Individuals who are unable or unwilling to access, complete, and submit the online survey form, or to participate in the e-learning program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Whether or not the ultrasound observation of lymphedema patients was conducted within two weeks of course completion as a measure of behavior change. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The number of ultrasound observations conducted on lymphedema patients within two weeks of course completion. Whether or not there was communication among healthcare professionals regarding lymphedema ultrasound assessment within two weeks of course completion. Whether or not arrangements (including consideration) were made for ultrasound assessment of lymphedema within two weeks of course completion. Whether or not lymphedema assessment was conducted within two weeks of course completion. Whether or not lymphedema care was provided within two weeks of course completion. The level of confidence in managing lymphedema within two weeks of course completion. Understanding of the pathophysiology of lymphedema before and after the course. Understanding of lymphedema assessment before and after the course. Understanding of lymphedema ultrasound assessment immediately after the course. Level of confidence in managing lymphedema immediately after the course. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMisako Dai
Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University Faculty of Nursing
Outcome results
None listed