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Early Patient Experiences of Primary Above-the-Knee Amputation From Vascular Etiologies: A Phenomenological Study.
- Source :
- Clinical Nursing Research; Jun2021, Vol. 30 Issue 5, p539-547, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The aim of this study was to explore the different meanings of the experience of lower-limb amputation due to vascular causes in the time period from the fifth to twelfth week post-amputation. A phenomenological study involving semi-structured interviews was carried out. Data collection took place in a Public Hospital in Spain and included a convenience sample of 20 patients who had undergone amputation. The study highlighted patients' fears related to mobility, pain, dependence, and autonomy. Moreover, patients experience of the rehabilitation process and resources for adaptation were described as well as all the changes related to the social environment. The figure of a nurse was considered essential after amputation by the patients. This study provides a deep understanding of their experiences at the immediate time after amputation considering patients demographical associations and the etiology of the vascular pathology. This could be the starting point to understand patients' immediate needs upon discharge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ADAPTABILITY (Personality)
PSYCHOLOGY of amputees
RESEARCH methodology
FEAR
INTERVIEWING
PATIENT psychology
EXPERIENCE
PATIENTS' attitudes
PHENOMENOLOGY
SOCIAL context
QUALITATIVE research
PUBLIC hospitals
LEG amputation
VASCULAR diseases
STATISTICAL sampling
NEEDS assessment
MEDICAL needs assessment
ATTITUDES toward disabilities
REHABILITATION
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10547738
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Nursing Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 150565171
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1054773820971873