Assessment of the amputee
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Aim:
- To enable the reader to assess an individual undergoing amputation and have an understanding of the management of their physical, psychological and social needs.
To include the following plus anything else you feel is relevant:
- To include physical, psychological, social and prosthetic assessment
- Where applicable, perform a subjective and objective examination, in a timely manner and be able to discuss the content and its implications using appropriate terminology
- Significance of findings resulting from the assessment of the person requiring/following amputation of a lower limb
- Use of clinical reasoning to plan rehabilitation in light of assessment findings and the patient’s individual goals
- How a patient’s co-morbidities and prognosis may influence functional outcome
- How a patient’s psychological, social and economic circumstances may influence the rehabilitative process and outcome
- Keeping appropriate records in accordance with relevant standards such as CSP Core Standards and HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Standards of Proficiency in UK.
- When to refer an amputee to relevant member/s of the multidisciplinaryteam
- Appropriate guidelines to inform best practice and how to apply them
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