Quality of life outcomes
Lymphoedema
LYMPHOEDEMA
Changes in Quality of Life (FACT‐B and TOI [Trial Outcome index]) from pre‐surgery to 12, 18 or 24 months post‐surgery did not differ between the two treatment groups (Table Quality of Life assessment data
Abbreviation: EMM, estimated marginal mean.Calculated using an ANCOVA model with later time point as the dependent variable and pre‐surgery value and randomisation group as independent variable.Changes in Functional Well Being scores in FACT‐B (No sleeve FWB ‐1 (−4.74, 0), versus Sleeve FWB: 6 (2, 7)) were significant (Compression sleeves applied after development of Lymphoedema produced a short term improvement in QoL scores at 12 months (Table Effect of Sleeve application when Lymphoedema (RAVI > 10%) developed
Abbreviation: EMM, estimated marginal mean.Calculated using an ANCOVA model with later time point as the dependent variable and pre‐surgery value and randomisation group as independent variables.