Lymphedema
Conditions
Keywords
lymphedema, Kinesiophobia
Brief summary
In this study, the reason for the fear of movement in patients with lymphedema will be investigated and recommendations will be given to the patients to eliminate it.
Interventions
OTHERsurvey application
Fear of movement will be evaluated with the Kinesiophopia Causes Scale. It is a 20-question survey in which the causes of fear of movement are investigated. Functional Evaluation of Treatment of Fatigue Chronic Disease will be assessed by the Fatigue Questionnaire. It consists of 13 questions assessing the level of fatigue during daily activities in the last 7 days. Quality of Life will be assessed by the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire.
Sponsors
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Those between the ages of 18-65 * To be diagnosed with lymphedema in the unilateral lower extremity * Volunteering to work * Not having orthopedic disorders in the lower extremities
Exclusion criteria
* Not volunteering to participate in the research * Having bilateral lower extremity lymphedema * Having an active infection * Having a mental cognitive disorder * Being unable to communicate and cooperate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiophopia Causes Scale | 10 minutes | It is a 20 question survey. A higher score on the questionnaire indicates that they have more fear of movement. |
| functional assessment of chronic illness therapy | 10 minutes | It consists of 13 questions assessing the level of fatigue during daily activities in the last 7 days. |
| Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire | 10 minutes | It is a survey consisting of 21 questions. High scores indicate lower quality of life. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed