An important tool in lymphedema management: validation of Turkish version of the lymphedema breast cancer questionnaire.

This study aimed to perform the psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version of the Lymphedema and Breast Cancer Questionnaire (LBCQ). Patients with BCRL ( The internal consistency of the Turkish LBCQ was strong (Cronbach's This study clinically confirmed the validity, reliability, and applicability of the Turkish LBCQ in the Turkish population. LBCQ will enable the early detection of lymphedema and will save the country financially with early diagnosis.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe LBCQ was successfully translated, adapted, and validated into the Turkish language.Turkish version of the LBCQ was found to be reliable and valid to evaluate the signs and symptoms of lymphedema in Turkish women with breast cancer.By using LBCQ, rehabilitation professionals can detect lymphedema at an early stage, reduce the cost of lymphedema treatment and prevent the development of advanced lymphedema in their clinics.