Stages of lipoedema: experiences of physical and mental health and health care.
Chantelle ClarkeJames N KirbyTilly SmidtTalitha BestPublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2022)
A divergent pattern of physical and psychological experiences between lipoedema stages reflects physical symptom differences and differences in psychological symptoms and health care experiences. These findings increase the understanding of lipoedema symptoms to inform psychological supports for women with lipoedema in navigating chronic health care management.