Caring for patients with limb amputation

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the care of patients undergoing limb amputation. Absence of a limb can be congenital or the result of trauma or complications of chronic diseases. While the economic burden of limb amputation is significant, nurses have an important role in limiting other losses attributable to limb loss, such as long-term disability leading to loss of employment and delayed return to work or school. Comprehensive nursing assessments and appropriate interventions, pre and post-operatively, as well as early discharge planning and community reintegration can help avoid some of these losses. Nurses should be aware of the resources available in communities and work in multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients following limb amputation and their families.

Longitudinal changes on the quality of life in caregivers of type 2 diabetes amputee patients

“…Chronic stress leads to frequent psychological manifestations such as dissatisfaction, anxiety, anguish, a desire to flee, isolation, moodiness, fear, inability to control emotions and aggressiveness 49. At the physical level, caregivers may present disorders such as hypertension, increased cholesterol, angina and digestive ulcers, among others 11,13,14,18. The psychological, physical and functional conditions as a result of caregiving, seriously compromise their quality of life 50.…”

“…Being a caregiver is a demanding task and caring every day for a person affected by a chronic illness may have harmful health effects in otherwise healthy relatives 12. One of the repercussions of the caregiving process includes chronic stress 11,13 and several other disorders 14, suggesting that being a caregiver is a risk factor for mortality 9,15. The role of a primary caregiver is exercised primarily by women, either wives or daughters 15.…”

Effect of a Rehabilitation Program on the Quality of Life of Patients with Lower Limb Amputation

“…-Based on the data collected from the assessment phase and review of related literature (26,27,28,29,30) , the nursing rehabilitation program goals, priorities, contents, and expected outcomes were developed by the researcher according to the individual needs and problems.…”

“…-Handout booklet: It was developed by the researcher based on review of the recent related literature (26,27,28,29,30) . It was given to every patient in the study group for more illustration of the rehabilitation program contents.…”

The Effect of Two Weeks Physiotherapy on Lower Limb Function and Pain after Lower Limb Amputation

“…Amputacija yra vienas iš labiausiai emociškai ir traumiškai žmogų paveikiančių įvykių (Kushner, 2015). Poamputacinis skausmas yra dažnas, pasireiškiantis 50-90% amputuotųjų, o 76% ligonių patiria daugiau nei vieno tipo skausmą (Virani et al, 2015). Bigės skausmas pasireiškia pirmosiomis dienomis po amputacijos, vėliau ligonis gali jausti fantominį skausmą (pasireiškia 80% amputuotųjų), nugaros skausmą, taip pat gali atsirasti komplikacijų (Neil, Bannister, 2015).…”