The efficacy of different bandaging methods in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: A prospective, randomized study
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, vol.67, no.2, pp.155-166, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 67 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.5606/tftrd.2021.6287
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.155-166
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the comparative efficacy of 3M (TM) Coban (TM) 2 layer system and conventional multi-layer short-stretch bandaging in terms of volume reduction, ultrasonographic measurements, functional status, and quality of life (QoL) in the treatment of patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL).