Juxta-Fit™ compression garments in lymphoedema management

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The Juxta-Fit™ compression garment has provided a cost effective essential tool for community nurses in the management of lymphoedema patients, educational requirements are minimal and impact on nur This article explores the use of Juxta-fit™ compression garments in the management of lymphoedema patients within a community setting. Compression garments form the foundation of lymphoedema and chronic oedema management and maintenance. The lack of specialist services determines that patients with non-cancer related lymphoedema diagnosis are often managed by community nurses with no specialist knowledge. This innovative adjustable compression device is easy to use and patient friendly, it conforms to limb shape and delivers constant graduated pressure with a similar action to short stretch bandages. The adjustable interlocking bands allow the patient to tighten the garment throughout the day without removal. The Juxta-Fit™ can be used independently or in conjunction with compression hosiery, the lower leg garment is now available on FP10. This device has provided a cost effective essential tool for community nurses in the management of such patients, educational requirements are minimal and impact on nur