Psychological impact of wearing a compression garment
1.
Which situation best describes the reason for your Lymphedema?
Lymphedema related to cancer treatment
Lymphedema related to a history of vein surgery
lymphedema related to a history of varicose veins
Unknown cause of lymphedema
Lymphedema related to a history of blood clot
Other (please specify)
2.
When I first found out that I had to wear compression daily for the rest of my life, I felt..
Shock
Anger
Disbelief
I was fine with it
Other (please specify)
3.
How long have you been wearing a compression garment?
under one year
one year to five years
five years to ten years
over ten years
4.
I have accepted the fact that I must wear a compression garment daily for the rest of my life
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
5.
Wearing compression improves my quality of life
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
6.
I have skipped wearing my compression in the past 3 months
A great deal
A lot
A moderate amount
A little
Not at all
7.
Every time I put on my compression garment I feel sad
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
8.
When I wear my compression garment I feel self-conscious
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
9.
I feel that I have been well educated about why I am wearing my compression garment
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
10.
How many hours a day do you wear your compression garment?
less than 2 hours
2 to 5 hours
5 to 8 hours
more than 8 hours
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