Efficacy of manual lymphatic techniques: A critical narrative literature review
Item
- Title
- Efficacy of manual lymphatic techniques: A critical narrative literature review
- Title
- Efficacy of manual lymphatic techniques: A critical narrative literature review
- Author(s)
- MacBryde Julie
- Abstract
- Objective: To review and appraise the methodological quality of current evidence for the generic efficacy of manual lymphatic techniques and make recommendations based on the best available evidence. Methods: Systematic computerised and hand literature searches for current peer reviewed research. Best practice guidelines for a systematic review were adapted to suit a narrative review. Methodological quality/risk of bias was appraised by the author using predefined and validated criteria for systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials (RCTs), non-RCTs/Before and After studies, case reports and expert opinion. Results: Forty papers were reviewed, categorised, ranked (within category) and added to summary tables. Conclusions: Despite methodological limitations, the evidence reviewed suggests that there is improvement of symptoms in several conditions and possible immunological benefits derived from the application of manual lymphatic techniques. There is a need for standardised intervention protocols and standardised scoring methods to assess symptomatic improvements.
- Abstract
- Objective: To review and appraise the methodological quality of current evidence for the generic efficacy of manual lymphatic techniques and make recommendations based on the best available evidence. Methods: Systematic computerised and hand literature searches for current peer reviewed research. Best practice guidelines for a systematic review were adapted to suit a narrative review. Methodological quality/risk of bias was appraised by the author using predefined and validated criteria for systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials (RCTs), non-RCTs/Before and After studies, case reports and expert opinion. Results: Forty papers were reviewed, categorised, ranked (within category) and added to summary tables. Conclusions: Despite methodological limitations, the evidence reviewed suggests that there is improvement of symptoms in several conditions and possible immunological benefits derived from the application of manual lymphatic techniques. There is a need for standardised intervention protocols and standardised scoring methods to assess symptomatic improvements.
- presented at
- British School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2011
- Date Submitted
- 3.2.2012 00:00:00
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Pub-Identifier
- 15077
- Inst-Identifier
- 780
- Keywords
- Manual lymphatic drainage; Osteopathic pumping; Osteopathic lymphatic techniques; Osteopathic oedema techniques
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
MacBryde Julie, “Efficacy of manual lymphatic techniques: A critical narrative literature review”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 14, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/1761