Lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment is a poorly understood and under-researched condition which can significantly impact physical and psychological function, reduce quality of life and result in substantial cost burdens to both patients and the healthcare system.
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Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer
Universidad de MacquarieAcerca de este Curso
Health professionals interested in multidisciplinary breast cancer rehabilitation and reducing lymphoedema following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Qué aprenderás
Describe the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care and outline how to implement this model across healthcare settings
Explain the range of clinical assessments used to detect early breast cancer related lymphoedema
Explain why a multidisciplinary treatment approach may improve survivorship for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Habilidades que obtendrás
- clinical assessment
- physiology
- Anatomy
- clinical treatment
- Research
Health professionals interested in multidisciplinary breast cancer rehabilitation and reducing lymphoedema following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Universidad de Macquarie
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Course Overview
In this module we outline what you will learn in the Lymphoedema Monitoring and Early Intervention After Breast Cancer online course and introduce you to your world-class education team.
Introduction to Lymphoedema
In this module we will explore the characteristics of lymphoedema, how it is classified, how it impacts patients and the evidence-based risk factors for breast cancer related lymphoedema.
Lymphatic Physiology
In this module we will explore lymphatic physiology for breast cancer related lymphoedema.
Lymphatic Anatomy
In this module we will explore lymphatic anatomy for breast cancer related lymphoedema.
Assessment & Treatment
In this module we will explore assessment and treatment strategies using a prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care for breast cancer related lymphoedema.
Case Studies
In this module we will explore patient case studies to illustrate the application of a prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care.
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Principales reseñas sobre LYMPHOEDEMA: MONITORING & INTERVENTION AFTER BREAST CANCER
This is an excellent comprehensive overview of breast cancer-associated lymphedema and its monitoring and management.
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