Reliability and validity testing of the Korean translation of lymphedema quality of life questionnaire (LYMQOL) for lower limb lymphedema.
Seung Mi YeoKyeong Eun UhmJi Sung YooJi Hye HwangPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2022)
The K-LYMQOL-leg verified in this study can be used in clinical practice to evaluate the Quality of Life (QOL) of patients with lymphedema or in research as an outcome.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONAmong cancer treatment-related complications, lymphedema of the lower extremities severely and persistently reduces the health-related quality of life of cancer survivors.The Korean version of the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire-leg (K-LYMQOL-leg) is an easy, reliable and valid questionnaire for patients with lower limb lymphedema.K-LYMQOL-leg will be useful in assessing the quality of life of patients with lower limb lymphedema in a clinical setting or for research purposes.