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dc.contributor.authorMcLaughlin, Tess
dc.contributor.authorBroadhurst, Jane
dc.contributor.authorHarris, Courtenay
dc.contributor.authorMcGarry, Sharon
dc.contributor.authorKeesing, Sharon
dc.date.accessioned2020-09-17T09:34:56Z
dc.date.available2020-09-17T09:34:56Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.identifier.citationMcLaughlin, T. and Broadhurst, J. and Harris, C. and McGarry, S. and Keesing, S. 2020. A randomized pilot study on self-management in head and neck lymphedema. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. pp. 1-11.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/81074
dc.identifier.doi10.1002/lio2.455
dc.description.abstract

Background: The purpose of this pilot trial was to determine the feasibility of a self‐managed lymphedema randomized control trial to test the effectiveness of a head and neck‐specific exercise protocol.

Methods: Nine participants were randomized to receive usual treatment provided by an Australian metropolitan teaching hospital (n = 4) or usual treatment with an added head and neck exercise regime (n = 5). Feasibility was assessed through ease of recruitment, adherence, and safety. Lymphedema reduction and quality of life (QOL) data were assessed at baseline (0 week) and follow‐up (6 weeks).

Results: The study was feasible in terms of safety and participant retention. However, a slow recruitment rate and low adherence may impact future trials. There were no significant differences in lymphedema reduction or QOL between groups.

Conclusion: This pilot feasibility study demonstrated that a self‐management trial can be implemented, however, modifications will be required due to the slow recruitment and poor adherence rates.

dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.titleA randomized pilot study on self-management in head and neck lymphedema
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.titleLaryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
dc.date.updated2020-09-17T09:34:55Z
curtin.departmentSchool of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology
curtin.accessStatusOpen access
curtin.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
curtin.contributor.orcidHarris, Courtenay [0000-0001-8141-5432]


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