Experience of Patients with Lower Limb Amputation

Naderiravesh, Nadereh; Abed Saeedi, Jilla; Besharat, Mohamad Ali; Darvish Pourkhaki, Ali

Authors

¹ Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Int’l branch ,Tehran, Iran.

² Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran.

³ Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran

Abstract

Introduction: The impact of lower limb amputation is great on patient's physical and psychosocial functioning. In fact, the future of patients can even be affected by this experience. This study aimed to explain the experience of patients with lower limb amputation in the Red Crescent Rehabilitation Center in Tehran, Iran. Method: In a qualitative study, purposive sampling method was used to select 16 patients with lower limb amputation (below knee) in the Red Crescent Rehabilitation Center in Tehran for at least having lower limb amputated within 6 months. Data were collected through semi-structured interview. The data were analyzed based on the content analysis. Results: The results of this study revealed five main themes including perceived threats for the loss of a limb, changes in life, well-being problem, need to be understood and acceptance of loss of a limb and prosthesis. Conclusion: The patients with lower limb amputation participating in this research required adequate and correct knowledge about amputation and psychological needs and supports. The support that those receive from family and healthcare team members was unexpected for them and this issue concerns them about the amputation. Thus, the role of family and healthcare team members and rehabilitation in the training and support, especially emotional support, is essential.

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Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences

Experience of Patients with Lower Limb Amputation

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Volume 3, Issue 1
April 2014
Pages 93-103

Experience of Patients with Lower Limb Amputation

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Volume 3, Issue 1April 2014Pages 93-103

Volume 3, Issue 1
April 2014
Pages 93-103