Responsiveness and minimal important changes of a Persian version of Lymphedema Life Impact Scale, Upper Limb Functional Index, and Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand in breast cancer-related lymphedema following physiotherapy

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the responsiveness and minimal important changes (MIC) of three lymphedema assessment tools in breast cancer-related lymphedema.
• Analyzed the Persian versions of LLIS, ULFI, and Quick DASH.
• Measured outcomes related to lymphedema, upper limb function, and disability.
• Conducted the study in patients undergoing physiotherapy for breast cancer-related lymphedema.
• All scales exhibited adequate responsiveness to change after physiotherapy.
• Identified MIC values allowed for better detection of meaningful clinical improvements.
• Clinicians can use these values to assess treatment efficacy more accurately.