Brown, A. et al. 2019. Lymphoedema management by independent hospices: a cohort study. BMJ Supported and Palliative Care, 9, 389-396.
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Article: Lymphoedema management by independent hospices: a cohort study
Lymphoedema is thought to affect more than 200,000 in the UK, with most cases associated with cancer. Hospices frequently provide a service for lymphoedema. This study, involving 9 hospices in the North East aimed to establish the type and cost of lymphoedema services. 12,965 appointments were attended, equating to a cost of £1.56 million. They concluded independent hospices are providing a specialist lymphoedema service which is high in volume, largely invisible with significant costs. Long term funding from the NHS is important to ensure sustainability,
Brown, A. et al. 2019. Lymphoedema management by independent hospices: a cohort study. BMJ Supported and Palliative Care, 9, 389-396.
Brown, A. et al. 2019. Lymphoedema management by independent hospices: a cohort study. BMJ Supported and Palliative Care, 9, 389-396.