Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

Macquarie University

Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

Louise Koelmeyer

Instructor: Louise Koelmeyer

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

47 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

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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

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There are 6 modules in this course

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.

In these interactive modules we will cover an introduction to lymphoedema, lymphatic physiology and anatomy, assessment and treatment, as well as utilise case studies to understand the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care in breast cancer rehabilitation. This course is brought to you by the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment program (ALERT) at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

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.

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1 video2 readings

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.

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1 reading1 assignment1 app item

In this module we will explore lymphatic physiology for breast cancer related lymphoedema.

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1 reading1 assignment1 app item

In this module we will explore lymphatic anatomy for breast cancer related lymphoedema.

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1 reading1 assignment1 app item

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.

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1 reading1 assignment1 app item

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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1 reading1 assignment1 app item

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Louise Koelmeyer

Louise Koelmeyer

Macquarie University

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Reviewed on Dec 24, 2020

This is an excellent comprehensive overview of breast cancer-associated lymphedema and its monitoring and management.

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