Table 1.

Overview of the three most common answers per question

Question		Three most common answers
1	Unsuitable professions	(i)	Cook
		(ii)	Construction worker
		(iii)	Baker
2	Suitable professions	(i)	Teacher
		(ii)	Physicians, some specialties
		(iii)	Secretary
3	Restricted employability	100% consensus for “yes” (all experts agreed: that lymphedema can restrict workability/employability)
4	Causes for restricted employability	(i)	Restriction of mobility or function
		(ii)	Time-consuming therapeutic modalities
		(iii)	Pain and psychological stress
5	Easements for return to work	(i)	Early rehabilitation
		(ii)	Self-management/coping strategies/patient education
		(iii)	Goodwill/employer’s cooperation
6	Additional measures	(i)	Legal framework/willingness of insurance providers (paid rehabilitation, right to have regular therapies)
		(ii)	Low-barrier and more therapy offers
		(iii)	Ergonomics and harmonious work intervals