The Effect of a Self-Management Lymphedema Education Program on Lymphedema, Symptoms, Compliance, Daily Living Activities, and Patient Activation in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Quasi-Experimental Study

The content of the booklet was prepared based on literature review.. In addition to the above intervention methods, the phone number of each patient was taken and the patients were followed up by phone for 12 months. For this purpose, the patient was asked to fill in the compliance chart prepared in order to monitor the patient's compliance and was checked by the researcher every two weeks by phone call. By phone call; compliance with skin care, SLD, compression garments and exercise practices included in the SMLEP were evaluated and recorded. Within the scope of the SMLEP, the patients were asked to do exercises and SLD at least 3 days a week and 2 times a day (morning and evening) for 12 months. It was recommended to wear compression garments, especially during exercises and throughout the day.