TABLE 4.

Potential barriers reported during the lymphedema management (N = 18)

Barrier category	Barriers	Strongly agree/agree N (%)	Strongly disagree/disagree N (%)
Professional/work‐related	Lack of awareness of lymphedema management among therapists	11 (61.11)	3 (16.67)
	Inadequate number of certified therapists	18 (100)	‐
	Lack of awareness of lymphedema management among other medical professions	14 (77.77)	1 (5.56)
	Insufficient information regarding lymphedema management for patients	13 (72.22)	2 (11.11)
	Limited space for lymphedema practice/management	16 (88.89)	2 (11.11)
	Insufficient access to trained therapists, particularly in rural area	13 (72.22)	3 (16.67)
	Lack of administrative support	9 (50%)	6 (33.33)
	Lack of adequate referral system	8 (44.44)	2(11.11)
Client‐family‐related	Lack of financial support	13 (72.22)	4 (22.22)
	Difficulties with transportation and logistics	13 (72.22)	4 (22.22)
	Lack of social support and motivation	12 (66.67)	5 (27.78)
	Limited physical activities	12 (66.67)	3 (16.67)
	High cost of treatment	11 (61.11)	4 (22.22)
	Poor treatment compliance among lymphedema patients	11 (61.11)	3 (16.67)
	Patient dissatisfaction with treatment program	6 (33.33)	7 (38.89)