Optimizing Outcomes in Lymphedema Management: An Evidence-Based Approach to Treatment and Care
Sponsored Session: 3M Canada
Presented by: Jennifer Ball, Clinical Specialist, Wound Care
Attend this session to:
1. Understand the causes, risk factors, and pathophysiology of lymphedema
2. Learn about the latest diagnostic and assessment tools for lymphedema
3. Review the different types of lymphedema and the appropriate treatment options for each
4. Discuss the importance of patient education and self-management in lymphedema treatment
5. Examine the latest advances in compression therapy and other physical modalities for lymphedema treatment
6. Understand the psychosocial and emotional impact of lymphedema on patients and their families and the importance of addressing these issues in the management of lymphedema
7. Q&A
About Jennifer Ball, Clinical Specialist, Wound Care
Jennifer Ball, nurse and certified lymphedema therapist, is dedicated to best practice guidelines as it relates to wound care, lower limb preservation pathways, and lymphedema prevention and management. Jennifer enhances the continuum of care from hospital to home and promoting patient-centred excellence within, acute facilities, homecare organizations, conferences, and by way of national webinars.
Jennifer recently collaborated with an interdisciplinary care team in Northwestern Ontario to share her desire for healthy patient outcomes and assisted with facilitating a lymphedema pilot project to support and coach patients with Coban 2 self-bandaging techniques and management in their home setting.
Jennifer graduated with honours in practical nursing at Algonquin College in 2012, received her IIWCC in 2016, and Advanced Ostomy Care Management both from the University of Toronto, Skin Wellness certificate from WOC Institute in 2019 and in 2022 received her Certified Lymphedema Therapist designation from the Klose Institute. Jennifer is a current member of the WOC Institute, Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA), Lymphedema Association of Ontario, and the College of Nurses of Ontario.
