Browsing by Person "MacEwan, Isobel"

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Accurate diagnosis and self-care support for women with lipoedema
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2016-07-01) Williams, Anne F.; MacEwan, Isobel
Lipoedema is a long term, progressive condition usually presenting as symmetrical enlargement of the legs and buttocks, and mainly affecting women. Distinct from obesity and lymphoedema, lipoedema is associated with an unusual distribution of diet-resistant inflammatory fat tissue. This article provides background to lipoedema diagnosis, and discusses self-care support for women with lipoedema.
Lipoedema complicated by secondary lymphoedema
(Mark Allen Group, 2017-07-13) Williams, Anne F.; MacEwan, Isobel
Anne Williams and Isobel MacEwan of Talk Lipoedema supply an overview of an often misunderstood disorder and the effects of additional complications - and provide guidance for supporting self-management in patients This article explores the pathophysiology of lipoedema, and the changes to the lymphatic system in someone with lipoedema. It aims to identify some of the challenges for individuals who live with lipoedema complicated by secondary lymphoedema, and provides information for health professionals in managing associated problems such as cellulitis.
A qualitative study of the experiences of women with lipoedema in Scotland
(International Lymphoedema Framework, 2019-06-13) Williams, Anne F.; MacEwan, Isobel
Lipoedema is a fat and connective tissue disorder associated with symmetrical proliferation of diet-resistant inflammatory fat tissue, mainly in the limbs and buttocks. Effective self-care is key to improving symptoms, and minimising lipoedema progression (Wounds UK 2017). Evidence from online surveys has shown that living with lipoedema presents many challenges (Fetzer and Fetzer 2016). There has been limited exploration of the qualitative experiences of living with lipoedema, how women perceive and self-manage their condition, and what support is required.