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Survey - Lymphedema and Episodes of Cellulitis

You are invited to participate in a short survey aimed at better understanding episodes of cellulitis among people living with lymphedema.

Cellulitis is one of the most common complications of lymphedema. It can lead to pain, hospitalizations, and significant costs for individuals and for the healthcare system. However, the true scope of this problem remains poorly documented in Canada.

This survey aims to collect information about:
  • the frequency of cellulitis episodes,
  • the symptoms experienced,
  • the treatments received,
  • related hospitalizations,
  • the impact on lymphedema management and the financial burden for patients.
The results will help better document the lived experience of people affected and support efforts to improve:
  • lymphedema screening,
  • access to care and
  • prevention of complications.
The survey takes approximately 5 to 7 minutes to complete.

Your participation is entirely voluntary and anonymous.

No identifying information will be collected. All responses will be analyzed confidentially and in aggregate form, solely for analysis and awareness purposes.

Every response helps advance knowledge and improve care for the entire lymphedema community.

Thank you for your participation.

The Lymphedema Association of Québec
1.Do you currently have a diagnosis of Lymphedema?(Required.)
2.Which part(s) of your body is/are affected by or at risk of lymphedema?(Required.)
3.How long have you had lymphedema for?(Required.)
4.Have you ever been diagnosed with a cellulitis in the limb (area) affected by lymphedema?(Required.)
5.If YES: How many episodes of cellulitis have you had to date?(Required.)
6.If Yes: which symptoms, did you present with during your cellulitis? Check all that apply.(Required.)
7.If Yes: were you wearing a compression garment when you got the cellulitis?(Required.)
8.When was the most recent episode of cellulitis?(Required.)
9.How was your cellulitis treated?(Required.)
10.If you were hospitalized for an episode of cellulitis, how many days where you hospitalized for?(Required.)
11.Did you change your lymphedema management while you were treating the cellulitis?(Required.)
12.Did you encounter any financial difficulties while undergoing treatment for cellulitis?(Required.)
13.Did the cellulitis trigger or aggravate your lymphedema?(Required.)
14.Did you need to purchase a new compression garment after the cellulitis episode?(Required.)
15.If Yes: was this a financial burden (to purchase a new garment?)(Required.)
16.Before you developed a cellulitis, had you ever received information about strategies to reduce the risk of developing it?(Required.)
17.Following your most recent cellulitis, have you received any education on risk reduction strategies to help minimize recurrence of another cellulitis?(Required.)
18.Which risk reduction strategies did you receive education on? Check all that apply.(Required.)
19.Is there anything you would like us to know more about to better understand your cellulitis and Lymphedema?
20.In which province do you currently reside?(Required.)
21.How would you describe your place of residence?(Required.)
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