Williams, Anne F.2018-11-072018-11-072018-04Williams, A. (2018) Understanding the challenges of lipoedema. Journal of Community Nursing, 32 (2), pp. 34-41.0263-4465https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/9257https://www.jcn.co.uk/journals/issue/04-2018/article/understanding-the-challenges-of-lipoedemaLipoedema is a challenging condition for patients, health and social care professionals. Lack of understanding about the condition leads to delayed diagnosis and poor support with self-management. This paper draws on key evidence, best practice guidelines for the management of lipoedema, and a patient story, to provide insights into the presentation, diagnosis, impact and management of the condition. It also identifies key points for practice for community nurses.34-41enLipoedemaBest PracticePathophysiologyCompression TherapySelf-managementArticle2019-02-06