The designer and clothing as therapy in the treatment of upper limb lymphedema

Abstract

Given the lack of studies to substantiate the complexity of the pathological squeal in the design and creation of compressive armbands/sleeves for women with upper limb lymphedema, the experiment aims to create and support with coverage the use of compressive armbands produced with bioactive textiles as a protective therapy. The object of the research is a group of sixty women with upper limb lymphedema resulting from a mastectomy, all patients from three oncologic health centers from Sao Paulo (Brazil). Using the trans disciplinary epistemological methodology, priority is given to the explicit and implicit needs.