Psychosocial Effects of Lymphedema and Edema
Join the JOBST® Compression Institute for a webinar on August 29th to understand the emotional and social effects of lymphedema and lipedema.
Webinar Objectives:
•Recognize 4 key issues that lymphedema patients face
•Understand the grieving process
•Observe perspectives from patients on the psychosocial issues they face as a result of their lymphedema or lipedema
•Gain exposure to patients’ perspectives on financial impacts
•Recognize advanced lymphedema is more than just fluid buildup.
*Please note that the webinar will be emailed to you the morning of the August 29th. You can view at any time and as many times as you like at the link provided via email.
About your instructor: Vicki Ralph, OTRL-L, MPPA, CLT-LANA, has a wealth of experience working in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient settings in Wisconsin, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Colorado. In 2011, Vicki attended an advanced lymphedema course at the world-renowned Foeldi Clinic in Germany. She currently works at UCHealth and helped make it a Center of Lymphatic Excellence. Additionally, she serves as a course instructor for Klose Training. Vicki is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Psychosocial Effects of Lymphedema and Edema
- Date: Aug 29th, 2019
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM N/A
- Location:
Webinar will be emailed - Class: Webinar
- Speciality: Lymphology
- Certification(s): None
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