Core tool |
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Core case ascertainment questionnaire. |
Questionnaire completed by health care professionals |
Profile of patients with chronic edema |
Identification of patients with chronic edema in health care systems |
Chronic edema confirmed by pitting test and confirmation of history of chronic edema >3 months |
Age/gender/duration and site of chronic edema |
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Subjective control of swelling |
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Level of obesity |
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Mobility |
Used in all studies |
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Relevant comorbidities |
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Classification of cause of chronic edema |
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Previous treatment |
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Cellulitis history |
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Presence of a wound |
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Access to treatment |
Module tools |
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Assessment of functional impact. |
Data were gathered from patients using clinical assessment and interviews, either by self-completion or completion by a health professional. |
The Module Tools collected data that looked in more depth at factors affecting the life of the patient as well as care delivery, such as the impact on discharge from hospital or accessing appropriate care, including: |
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Personal details, including living status, educational attainment, employment status |
Demographics and Disability assessment (WHODAS 2.0) |
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Details of swelling |
Quality-of-life assessment (LYMQOL+EQ-5D+ LFSQQ) |
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Mobility status |
Details of swelling |
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Quality of life |
Wound assessment |
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Impact of cancer |
Cancer details |
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Type and impact of wound |
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Factors affecting delivery of care and discharge |
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Resource use |