Validation and Application of the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS):
A Condition-Specific Measurement Tool for Persons with Lymphedema
developed by Jan Weiss, PT, DHS, CLT-LANA
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the U.S. implemented a requirement in 2013 for documentation of functional outcomes, impairment categorization, and severity (G-codes) for rehabilitation. This necessitated the need for a comprehensive instrument for all-types and any extremity lymphedema and a means by which severity of condition could be established. The Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS) was developed by a LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist as a comprehensive lymphedema-specific instrument to measure impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions in those living with any extremity lymphedema. This 18-question assessment tool includes physical, psychosocial, and functional domains. Further, it is designed to work in conjunction with an impairment calculator to assist in determination of impairment severity. Both the LLIS and accompanying Impairment Score Calculator are available at no cost through Klose Training.
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Validation of the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS):
A Condition-Specific Measurement Tool for Persons with Lymphedema