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INTERNATIONAL LYMPHOEDEMA FRAMEWORK- umfrage Kinder mit Lymphödem

Die meisten Forschungen sind auf English und ich bin froh dass the International Lymphoedema Framework eine Umfrage gestartet hat speziell für Kinder. Da gibt es noch einiges zu tun und es ist offensichtlich dass in diesen Bereich viel mehr gemacht werden muss.  Die psychologische und soziale Auswirkung für die kleineren und deren Familie ist ein wichtiger Aspekt.  Es wäre wunderbar wenn die betroffene Familien sich bei diese umfrage beteiligen würden, wenn auch auf English.  Zusätzlich wird weiter geforscht was Genitalödeme anbetrifft, aus eigene Erfahrung weiß ich das dieses Thema noch als Tabu gilt und einfach viele überfordert.  Schön zu sehen dass es in andere Länder weiter geht.   



LYMPHO NEWS


2019 has been an exciting year for the ILF. We have achieved many great successes in our ongoing efforts to improve the treatment and management of lymphoedema worldwide.


We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our affiliates, national frameworks, partner organisations and industry partners for your commitment during 2019. Without your engagement and support, our achievements would not be possible.


 


Children and young people living with lymphoedema – Quality of life tool


Lymphoedema is a very rare disease in children and young people that can make the young person feel that they are ‘alone in the world’. The ILF wants to validate a Quality of Life tool to give greater understanding of how this condition affects the life of the person who has it.


If you have a child aged 5-12 years or a young person aged 13-21 years who has lymphoedema their help in this would be very valuable. Please encourage them to answer the questionnaires by clicking the link below.


The questionnaire takes about 30 minutes to answer. Information about it can be found once the link has been accessed:  www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LYMPHOQOL


 


Genital oedema education needs


Genital oedema is a complicated condition that can cause physical, psychological and social impact. From prior research, we know that lymphoedema professionals do not fully appreciate the impact of the condition and have unmet educational requirements. A new ILF education project is aiming to further understand the educational needs and tools that we should be developing, from both patients’ and professionals’ perspectives.


The main phase of the genital oedema education survey was recently closed with a total of 666 respondents. The data will now be analysed alongside that from the focus groups which took place with experts from Wales, England, and the USA.


Ich danke den ILF Team für deren unermüdliche arbeit.


 

			

			
								
		
	



							



	

				

			
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THE 8th INTERNATIONAL LYMPHOEDEMA FRAMEWORK CONFERENCE

	


	

					
6-9 June 2018, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 


The ILF 2018 Conference will gather practioners, researchers, affiliates and stakeholders from all over the world.


It is thus a great opportunity to present your knowledge to a multi-stakeholder audience.  


We look forward to welcoming you to Rotterdam in June! 


On behalf of the NLNet and the ILF Board








		
	
					
		
	



							



	

				

			
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ILF Conference 21-24 June 2017

	


	

					


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The 7th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference will be co-hosted with the Italian Lymphoedema Framework and will be held in beautiful Siracusa, Italy from 21-24 June 2017.


Topics will include LIMPRINT and related ILF projects; National framework session; Children’s lymphoedema; Heart failure and chronic oedema in older patients and Wounds and chronic oedema.


The programme will of course offer plenty of networking opportunities.


Abstract submission will open shortly – please note the submission deadline of 31 January 2017.


We hope to see you in Siracusa in June.







					
		
	



							



	

					
				

			
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Compression Therapy Position Document

	


	

					
Many thanks to The International Lymphoedema Framework. Keep up the fantastic work !


A very interesting position document on compression bandaging.


Click to access Compression%20bandaging%20-%20final.pdf

					
		
	



							



	

				

			
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Asia Pacific Lymphology Conference to be held in May, 2016

	


	

					






From the Scientific Committee Chair


Dear Colleagues and Friends,


It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join other lymphedema health professionals, scientists and consumers from around the world for the 2016 Asia Pacific Lymphology Conference to be held in May, 2016 in Darwin, Australia. The theme for the conference ‘New Networks – New Solutions’ is based on the unique opportunity we have to bring together the 11th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference and the 6th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference. The scientific program is designed to stimulate the development of new partnerships and enrich prior multidisciplinary collaborations, thus improving the way we prevent, diagnose and manage lymphatic diseases and disorders.


The planned presentations and workshops to be delivered by our keynote and invited speakers will cover a range of topics, including molecular and cellular understanding of the lymphatic system, advances in diagnostic methods, and understanding the lived experiences of those with lymphatic disease. Our two internationally-renowned keynote speakers (Prof Maryls Witte and Prof Terence Ryan) bring to the conference a rich history in the lymphology setting, and have a deep understanding of the impact of lymphatic disease on the developed and developing world. Their contribution to this International Conference will ensure we learn from the past and present in a way that will facilitate rapid advances and the identification of new solutions for the future.


The conference is being held in Darwin – the Northern Territory’s capital city and the gateway to South-East Asia. Darwin is a beautiful city in its own right, worthy of setting time aside to explore. It sits on the edge of a gorgeous harbour, is a modern sophisticated city while being steeped in history, and despite enduring many hardships over the years, remains a friendly, laid-back city that you’ll want to visit again. While in the Top End, you’ll also want to take the opportunity to experience some of the most unique places in the world, including the World Heritage listed Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, both of which display some of the most spectacular fauna and flora Australia has to offer.


We all look forward to seeing you in the Top End in May!


Kind regards

Sandi Hayes

(On behalf of the Scientific Committee)

					
		
	



							



	

				

			
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Asia Pacific Lymphology Conference to be held in May, 2016    ILF/PFL Team   2016 Asia Pacific Lymphology Conference, integrating the 11th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference and the 6th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference

	


	

					
The ALA and the ILF warmly invite you to the very first Asia Pacific Lymphology Conference, to be held from the 26th to the 28th May, 2016 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Although Darwin is now a modern cosmopolitan city, it retains the feel of a frontier town with a strong touch of the Asia/Pacific. Darwin has long been called Australia’s Asian Gateway – which is why it has been chosen for the first joint ALA and ILF conference. The ILF has not held a conference in the southern hemisphere before, and by choosing Darwin and Australia, it aims to strengthen its existing links in the Asia Pacific region.


The theme “New Networks – New Solutions” reflects the coming together of the two organisations, the northern and southern hemispheres, and the East and the West.


Join us in this new territory as we share stimulating ideas, new research and innovative solutions to the many issues faced by health practitioners who treat people with lymphatic dysfunction.


The Scientific Committee are working to provide an innovative, thought provoking and quality three day Conference program. In addition to the highly successful workshops and papers of the past, we are looking forward to a number of interactive and lively panel debates around contemporary issues.


The team look forward to welcoming you to Darwin in 2016.


Shirley Preston

Organising Committee Convenor


 


 


Dear Colleagues and Friends,


It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join other lymphedema health professionals, scientists and consumers from around the world for the 2016 Asia Pacific Lymphology Conference to be held in May, 2016 in Darwin, Australia. The theme for the conference ‘New Networks – New Solutions’ is based on the unique opportunity we have to bring together the 11th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference and the 6th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference. The scientific program is designed to stimulate the development of new partnerships and enrich prior multidisciplinary collaborations, thus improving the way we prevent, diagnose and manage lymphatic diseases and disorders.


The planned presentations and workshops to be delivered by our keynote and invited speakers will cover a range of topics, including molecular and cellular understanding of the lymphatic system, advances in diagnostic methods, and understanding the lived experiences of those with lymphatic disease. Our two internationally-renowned keynote speakers (Prof Maryls Witte and Prof Terence Ryan) bring to the conference a rich history in the lymphology setting, and have a deep understanding of the impact of lymphatic disease on the developed and developing world. Their contribution to this International Conference will ensure we learn from the past and present in a way that will facilitate rapid advances and the identification of new solutions for the future.


The conference is being held in Darwin – the Northern Territory’s capital city and the gateway to South-East Asia. Darwin is a beautiful city in its own right, worthy of setting time aside to explore. It sits on the edge of a gorgeous harbour, is a modern sophisticated city while being steeped in history, and despite enduring many hardships over the years, remains a friendly, laid-back city that you’ll want to visit again. While in the Top End, you’ll also want to take the opportunity to experience some of the most unique places in the world, including the World Heritage listed Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, both of which display some of the most spectacular fauna and flora Australia has to offer.


We all look forward to seeing you in the Top End in May!


Kind regards

Sandi Hayes

(On behalf of the Scientific Committee)


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