Lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment is a poorly understood and under-researched condition which can significantly impact physical and psychological function, reduce quality of life and result in substantial cost burdens to both patients and the healthcare system.
In these interactive modules we will cover an introduction to lymphoedema, lymphatic physiology and anatomy, assessment and treatment, as well as utilise case studies to understand the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care in breast cancer rehabilitation.
This course is brought to you by the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment program (ALERT) at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Overview
Syllabus
- Course Overview
- In this module we outline what you will learn in the Lymphoedema Monitoring and Early Intervention After Breast Cancer online course and introduce you to your world-class education team.
- Introduction to Lymphoedema
- In this module we will explore the characteristics of lymphoedema, how it is classified, how it impacts patients and the evidence-based risk factors for breast cancer related lymphoedema.
- Lymphatic Physiology
- In this module we will explore lymphatic physiology for breast cancer related lymphoedema.
- Lymphatic Anatomy
- In this module we will explore lymphatic anatomy for breast cancer related lymphoedema.
- Assessment & Treatment
- In this module we will explore assessment and treatment strategies using a prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care for breast cancer related lymphoedema.
- Case Studies
- In this module we will explore patient case studies to illustrate the application of a prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care.
Taught by
Louise Koelmeyer
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4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews
4.9 rating at Coursera based on 46 ratings
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This is an excellent comprehensive overview of breast cancer-associated lymphedema and its monitoring and management.
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I found this material to be a good review and gained additional knowledge, especially with using the L-dex as a measuring tool. The one quiz answer that I found confusing was about the ALND vs SLND. I thought the ALND carries a greater risk for developing lymphedema by about to 25%?
