Leaky Legs Survey

The September 2025 Lymphoedema Education Solutions newsletter will focus on management of lymphorrhea. We are keen to hear your thoughts on this topic. Could you please fill in the form below. You will acknowledged for contributing to this topic but your feedback on products will remain anonymous.

Please complete this survey by the 31st July

Name *

General Management

What are your top three tips for managing lymphorrhoea in people with swollen legs? *

In your experience, what are the most common challenges when managing lymphorrhoea? *

How do you assess the severity of lymphorrhoea (e.g., minimal, moderate, severe) in clinical practice? *

Skin Protection

What strategies do you use to prevent maceration and skin breakdown around areas of lymphorrhoea? *

How do you support patients or carers to manage hygiene when persistent weeping is present? *

Dressing Selection

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What types of dressings do you find most effective for minimal lymphorrhoea? (what brand(s) would you use?) *

What types of dressings do you find most effective for moderate lymphorrhoea? (what brand(s) would you use?) *

What types of dressings do you find most effective for severe lymphorrhoea? (what brand(s) would you use?) *

Compression and Containment

What are your tips in choosing appropriate compression when there is lymphorrhoea taking into consideration oedema severity? *

How do you integrate dressings with compression therapy in the presence of lymphorrhoea? *

What’s your approach when dressings leak through compression? (Do you use additional dressing layer or adjust frequency of changes?) *

Practical Considerations

How often do you typically need to change dressings for each level of lymphorrhoea? *

Consider mild, moderate and severe lymphorrhoea

What education or support do you provide to patients, carers, or residential care staff to manage lymphorrhoea at home or in aged care? *

Reflection and Advice

What common mistakes do you see when lymphorrhoea is being managed? *

If you could change one thing about how lymphorrhoea is typically managed in clinical settings, what would it be? *