TY - JOUR T1 - Multilayer bandaging followed by compression hosiery was more effective than hosiery alone in reducing lymphoedema of the limb JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 19 LP - 19 DO - 10.1136/ebn.4.1.19 VL - 4 IS - 1 A2 - , Y1 - 2001/01/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/4/1/19.abstract N2 - Badger CM, Peacock JL, Mortimer PS.A randomized, controlled, parallel-group clinical trial comparing multilayer bandaging followed by hosiery versus hosiery alone in the treatment of patients with lymphedema of the limb.Cancer2000 Jun 15;88:2832–7OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science QUESTION: Is a course of multilayer bandaging (MLB) followed by compression hosiery more effective than hosiery alone for reducing limb volume in patients with unilateral lymphoedema of the limb? Randomised {allocation concealed}*, controlled, blinded {outcome assessors and data analysts}* trial with final follow up at 24 weeks.A lymphoedema clinic with hospital sites in London and Surrey, UK.90 consecutive patients who had unilateral upper or lower limb lymphoedema, with swelling ≥20% excess volume over the normal limb. For patients with cancer, at least 12 months had to have elapsed since cancer treatment with no sign of active disease. Exclusion criteria were paralysis, history of compromised arterial flow in the affected limb, or limbs too big for hosiery. 83 patients (mean … ER -