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Self-Management of Psychosocial Wellness in Lymphedema Patients

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Sidney C. Metzger. Self-management of Psychosocial Wellness In Lymphedema Patients. . 2023. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/a5107585-5914-43dc-ac59-0f10b340d5be?q=2017-04-24.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

S. C. Metzger. (2023). Self-Management of Psychosocial Wellness in Lymphedema Patients. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/a5107585-5914-43dc-ac59-0f10b340d5be?q=2017-04-24

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Sidney C. Metzger. Self-Management of Psychosocial Wellness In Lymphedema Patients. 2023. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/a5107585-5914-43dc-ac59-0f10b340d5be?q=2017-04-24.

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  • Patients who suffer from lymphedema may experience psychosocial barriers such as stress, depression, anxiety, frustration, irritability, poor self-esteem, etc. that limit daily functioning and quality of life. The overall goal of this project was to implement individual psychosocial sessions for lymphedema patients and their caregivers to reduce mental health barriers, increase self-management skills, and improve well-being. Mental health and physical health are closely related in that a problem in one area may affect the other. Researchers discovered that individuals with lymphedema are very likely to experience psychosocial barriers during their everyday life. Lymphedema psychosocial sessions occurred over the course of six weeks during each treatment session for nine participants. Eleven interventions, three educational handouts for participants, two educational handouts for caregivers, a lymphedema website resource, a caregiver quiz, and self-reflection questions were provided. Five participants showed improvement on the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale and the Psychosocial Concerns subsection of the assessment. One caregiver participated and did not show improvement on the Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire. Five themes were found that viewed signs/symptoms, coping mechanisms, psychosocial barriers, the importance of self-management, and overall improvement. Lymphedema is a chronic condition that may increase chances of poor psychosocial health and well-being, therefore there is a continued need to increase psychosocial understanding, self-management, and opportunities for individuals diagnosed with lymphedema. I learned the importance of advocating for and discussing mental health barriers with those who suffer from lymphedema.

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  • OTD

Level
  • Doctorate

Discipline
  • Occupational Therapy

Grantor
  • University of Indianapolis

Advisor
  • Kelsey Peter

Department
  • School of Occupational Therapy

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