Pills of Knowledge (PoK)
Pills of Knowledge (PoK) are defined as short single video lessons (of approximately 3-5 minutes long) in which an expert talks about a specific topic that has been selected and validated by the Rare Disease Working Groups (RDWGs).
All Pills of Knowledge by the Pediatric and Primary Lymphedema Working Group (PPL-WG) can be found in the PPL-WG Playlist here
This video is validated by members of the Pediatric and Primary Lymphedema Working Group (PPL WG).
In this Pill of Knowledge (PoK), two teenagers, Laura and Sven, ask each other basic questions about living with lymphedema.
Video in Italian. Subtitles available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.
Created by Carina Mainka (ePAG patient advocate for the PPL WG and representative of KIF11 Kids e.V.) and validated by members of the Pediatric and Primary Lymphedema Working Group (PPL WG).
Carina presents the importance of genetic testing and receiving proper genetic counselling when primary lymphedema is diagnosed in a family and how reaching out to a patient association can be of great support.
Video in German. Subtitles available in German, English, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Italian, Slovenian, Spanish, Dutch and Danish.
Created by andLINFA (The National Association of Sufferers of Lymphatic Disorders – Portugal) and validated by members of the Pediatric and Primary Lymphedema Working Group (PPL WG).
In this Pill of Knowledge (PoK), Leonor, a Portuguese girl with lymphedema gives her testimonial of what it is like to live with this rare disease. It is suitable for both children and adults and a great resource for raising awareness of PPL.
Video is in Portuguese but subtitles are available in 9 European languages (Portuguese, English, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, German and French).
Created by Dr. Vaughan Keeley (Lymphedema Consultant, Derby Teaching Hospitals NHSF Trust, Derby, UK)
In this Pill of Knowledge (PoK), Dr. Vaughan Keeley gives an overview of cellulitis/erysipelas, which is a bacterial infection and a common complication in patients with Pediatric and Primary Lymphedema (PPL). He reviews the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment for cellulitis. This PoK is suitable for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Video in English. Subtitles available in 4 European languages (English, French, Dutch and German).
Created by Dr. Kirsten F. van Duinen (Dermatologist, Nij Smellinghe Hospital Drachten, Netherlands)
This Pill of Knowledge (PoK) introduces the therapeutic process involved in the treatment of Pediatric and Primary Lymphedema (PPL) and how compression therapy is the cornerstone of management and treatment in PPL. It is intended for healthcare professionals and patients who would like to know more about the different types of compression therapy used to manage PPL.
Video in English. Subtitles available in 4 European languages (Dutch, English, French and German).
The video introduces the lymphatic system and gives a brief summary on what exactly is lymphedema. Diagnosis, treatment, and complications are all explained in a clear and understandeable manner, making this video accessible to patients and the general public.
Video in English. Subtitles available in 5 European languages (English, French, Dutch, German and Finnish).