Expectations of rehabilitation following lower limb amputation: A qualitative study
Authors: Ostler, C., Ellis-Hill, C. and Donovan-Hall, M.
Journal: Disability and Rehabilitation
Volume: 36
Issue: 14
Pages: 1169-1175
eISSN: 1464-5165
ISSN: 0963-8288
DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.833311
Abstract:Purpose: To explore the expectations of patients about to undergo prosthetic rehabilitation following a lower limb amputation. Method: Design: Qualitative study using semi structured interviews. Setting: Interviews were conducted at two district general hospitals. Participants: Eight patients who had undergone a major lower limb amputation due to vascular insufficiency were interviewed within two weeks of their amputation. All patients had been referred for prosthetic rehabilitation. Results: Five key themes emerged from the interviews: uncertainty, expectations in relation to the rehabilitation service, personal challenges, the prosthesis and returning to normality. These findings illustrate how participants faced uncertainty both pre- and postoperatively and often looked towards established amputees for the provision of accurate information. Conclusions: As no previous research has specifically explored patients' expectations following an amputation, this study adds valuable insight into the patient experience. Patient expectations following lower limb amputation appeared to be vague and uninformed which may lead to uncertainty and passivity. It was found that patients did not know what to expect in relation to the rehabilitation process. They expected to return to a normal life following an amputation and this expectation appeared to be an important coping mechanism. Patient information and discussions should form an important part of the rehabilitation process before as well as during prosthetic rehabilitation, to help shape realistic expectations. This will allow patients to take a more active, informed role in the process. Psychoeducation interventions (talking) appears to be as important as "walking" within prosthetic rehabilitation services. © 2014 Informa UK Ltd.
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Expectations of rehabilitation following lower limb amputation: a qualitative study.
Authors: Ostler, C., Ellis-Hill, C. and Donovan-Hall, M.
Journal: Disabil Rehabil
Volume: 36
Issue: 14
Pages: 1169-1175
eISSN: 1464-5165
DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.833311
Abstract:PURPOSE: To explore the expectations of patients about to undergo prosthetic rehabilitation following a lower limb amputation. DESIGN: Qualitative study using semi structured interviews. SETTING: Interviews were conducted at two district general hospitals. PARTICIPANTS: Eight patients who had undergone a major lower limb amputation due to vascular insufficiency were interviewed within two weeks of their amputation. All patients had been referred for prosthetic rehabilitation. RESULTS: Five key themes emerged from the interviews: uncertainty, expectations in relation to the rehabilitation service, personal challenges, the prosthesis and returning to normality. These findings illustrate how participants faced uncertainty both pre- and postoperatively and often looked towards established amputees for the provision of accurate information. CONCLUSIONS: As no previous research has specifically explored patients' expectations following an amputation, this study adds valuable insight into the patient experience. Patient expectations following lower limb amputation appeared to be vague and uninformed which may lead to uncertainty and passivity. It was found that patients did not know what to expect in relation to the rehabilitation process. They expected to return to a normal life following an amputation and this expectation appeared to be an important coping mechanism. Patient information and discussions should form an important part of the rehabilitation process before as well as during prosthetic rehabilitation, to help shape realistic expectations. This will allow patients to take a more active, informed role in the process. Psychoeducation interventions (talking) appears to be as important as "walking" within prosthetic rehabilitation services.
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Expectations of rehabilitation following lower limb amputation: a qualitative study
Authors: Ostler, C., Ellis-Hill, C. and Donovan-Hall, M.
Journal: DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
Volume: 36
Issue: 14
Pages: 1169-1175
eISSN: 1464-5165
ISSN: 0963-8288
DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.833311
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/22675/
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Expectations of rehabilitation following lower limb amputation: a qualitative study.
Authors: Ostler, C., Ellis-Hill, C. and Donovan-Hall, M.
Journal: Disability and rehabilitation
Volume: 36
Issue: 14
Pages: 1169-1175
eISSN: 1464-5165
ISSN: 0963-8288
DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.833311
Abstract:Purpose
To explore the expectations of patients about to undergo prosthetic rehabilitation following a lower limb amputation.Method
Design
Qualitative study using semi structured interviews.Setting
Interviews were conducted at two district general hospitals.Participants
Eight patients who had undergone a major lower limb amputation due to vascular insufficiency were interviewed within two weeks of their amputation. All patients had been referred for prosthetic rehabilitation.Results
Five key themes emerged from the interviews: uncertainty, expectations in relation to the rehabilitation service, personal challenges, the prosthesis and returning to normality. These findings illustrate how participants faced uncertainty both pre- and postoperatively and often looked towards established amputees for the provision of accurate information.Conclusions
As no previous research has specifically explored patients' expectations following an amputation, this study adds valuable insight into the patient experience. Patient expectations following lower limb amputation appeared to be vague and uninformed which may lead to uncertainty and passivity. It was found that patients did not know what to expect in relation to the rehabilitation process. They expected to return to a normal life following an amputation and this expectation appeared to be an important coping mechanism. Patient information and discussions should form an important part of the rehabilitation process before as well as during prosthetic rehabilitation, to help shape realistic expectations. This will allow patients to take a more active, informed role in the process. Psychoeducation interventions (talking) appears to be as important as "walking" within prosthetic rehabilitation services.https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/22675/
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Expectations of rehabilitation following lower limb amputation: a qualitative study.
Authors: Ostler, C., Ellis-Hill, C. and Donovan-Hall, M.
Journal: Disability & Rehabilitation
Volume: 36
Issue: 14
Pages: 1169-1175
ISSN: 0963-8288
Abstract:To explore the expectations of patients about to undergo prosthetic rehabilitation following a lower limb amputation.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/22675/
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