Self-management of lower limb lymphedema at home following gynecologic cancer surgery: a qualitative study of women’s experiences and challenges

The process of home-based self-management among patients with lower limb lymphedema after gynecological cancer is complex and influenced by multiple factors, which including physiological, psychological, and social dimensions. Current nursing support systems remain insufficient to meet their actual needs. It is recommended to develop a multi-level intervention model, strengthen family-community-hospital collaborative care mechanisms, and promote digital health tools to enhance patients' self-management capabilities and quality of life.