Medina Rodríguez María Elena, Socorro Suárez Raúl, Albornoz Cabello Manuel, Aranda Rodríguez Carolina, Domínguez Trujillo Pino Delia, Peña Curbelo Victoria
Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus de San Cristóbal, 35016 Las Palmas, Spain.
Physiotherapy Unit, Hospital Perpetuo Socorro Hospital, C/León y Castillo, 35007 Las Palmas, Spain.
Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Apr 8;61(4):685. doi: 10.3390/medicina61040685.
: This study evaluated adherence to compression garments, their role in edema stabilization, and factors influencing patient compliance. : This observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study evaluated adherence to compression garments in 92 patients with lymphedema treated at the University Hospital of Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín. In addition, sociodemographic, clinical, and design-related factors influencing adherence were analyzed. The evaluation was conducted via telephone questionnaires and a review of medical records. : The study revealed low adherence to compression garments in patients with lymphedema. Adherence was related to the garments' etiology, severity, and perceived comfort. : The findings highlight the need to improve education strategies and personalize treatment recommendations to enhance adherence.
本研究评估了压力衣的依从性、其在水肿稳定中的作用以及影响患者依从性的因素。本观察性、描述性横断面研究评估了大加那利岛内格林博士大学医院治疗的92例淋巴水肿患者对压力衣的依从性。此外,还分析了影响依从性的社会人口统计学、临床和设计相关因素。评估通过电话问卷和病历审查进行。研究发现淋巴水肿患者对压力衣的依从性较低。依从性与压力衣的病因、严重程度和感知舒适度有关。研究结果强调需要改进教育策略并个性化治疗建议以提高依从性。