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 |