March 28, 2025 // 12:00 PM (GMT)
Chronic edema and healthcare burden: Why self-care matters
Join us for an insightful MOH Talk, exploring the impact of chronic edema on healthcare and the power of self-care in improving patient outcomes.
Chronic edema is a growing healthcare challenge worldwide, impacting both patients and healthcare systems. Join us for an insightful MOH Talk to explore the prevalence of chronic edema, its healthcare burden, and the crucial role of self-care in improving patient outcomes.
This session will provide expert insights from healthcare professionals and patient perspectives to highlight the importance of early intervention, proper management, and self-care strategies.
Agenda
- Understanding chronic edema – Anatomy, physiology, and prevalence
- Claire Mitchell - A community nurse’s perspective – Challenges and best practices in patient care
- A patient’s perspective – Real-life experiences and the impact of self-care
- Q&A session – Get your questions answered by the panel
Speaker
Prof. Eberhard Rabe, DE
Emeritus Président of the International Society of Phlebology; Dermatologist, University Hospital Bonn; Editor-in-chief of the medical journal vasomed.
Claire Mitchell, UK
Senior Community Nurse
An experienced Senior Community nurse with a strong background in lower limb care. Previously specializing in Tissue Viability Nursing (TVN), Claire has developed expertise in assessing, treating, and managing lower limb ulcers, chronic oedema, and lymphoedema.
Claire oversees a skilled healthcare team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, integrated care in the community. Passionate about lower limb health, she applies the latest evidence-based practices in wound management to improve patient outcomes.
Moderator
Katy Stevens, UK (LinkedIn)
Clinical Advisor at SIGVARIS GROUP Britain