The development of Lymphoedema Network Wales to improve care

Lymphoedema Network Wales was developed in 2011, after receiving a £1 million recurring investment from the Welsh Government to implement its Lymphoedema Strategy. This article describes the creation of the network and the importance of capturing performance data. It will also provide information on...

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Published inBritish journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) Vol. 26; no. 13; p. 740
Main Authors Thomas, Melanie J, Morgan, Karen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 13.07.2017
Subjects
Community Health Services - organization & administration
Health Promotion - methods
Humans
Lymphedema - therapy
Program Development
Wales
Prudent health care
Lymphoedema
Programme development
Data performance
Evidence-based practice
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Summary:Lymphoedema Network Wales was developed in 2011, after receiving a £1 million recurring investment from the Welsh Government to implement its Lymphoedema Strategy. This article describes the creation of the network and the importance of capturing performance data. It will also provide information on the three programmes of work, covering service development, education and research, and innovations and technology. Within Wales, the focus of lymphoedema service delivery is on 'prudent health care', working with patients for patients and only doing what is necessary to gain a good result. Centring our service on evidence-based practice is vital to ensure achievable patient outcomes. The network has grown considerably over the past 6 years and is recognised as a forward-thinking and proactive service.
ISSN:0966-0461
DOI:10.12968/bjon.2017.26.13.740