Person-centred care: Eliciting perspectives of those with breast cancer in lymphedema guideline development.
Individuals living with or at risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) face common challenges and often share similar priorities in their care. Yet, their perspectives are rarely represented in the clinical practice guidelines, which intend to standardize and guide their care. To address this gap, we conducted a Canada-wide survey to understand the experiences, questions, and care priorities of these individuals and to ensure that future clinical recommendations consider the perspectives of those living with or at risk of lymphedema.
How to cite: Al Onazi M, Parkinson J, Martin D, McNeely M. Person-centred care: Eliciting perspectives of those with breast cancer in lymphedema guideline development. Pathways. 2025;14(4):14-16. https://doi.org/10.70472/SIGY8312
Keywords: Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema; Clinical guidelines; Guideline development; Patient perspectives
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