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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Successful rehabilitation post-amputationrelies on the patient’s achievement of goals that were pre-determined by a multidisciplinary team ([[Multidisciplinary_management_of_the_amputee]]) and assessed through specific outcome measures ([[Outcome_measures_for_amputees]]). Successful rehabilitation is therefore intrinsicallylinked to effective discharge,which allows a patient to function optimally in his/her environment withthe necessary tools for proper management and self-care at home, inherent to the quality of life and empowerment of the patient. Because one can expect prosthetic usage to be altered or health status to change over time, timely re-evaluation of aforementioned outcome measures should be performed.<ref name="broomhead">Broomhead P, Clark K, Dawes D, Hale C, Lambert A, Quinlivan D, Randell T, Shepherd R, Withpetersen J. (2012) Evidence Based Clinical Guidelines for the Managements of Adults with Lower Limb Prostheses, 2nd Edition. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy: London.</ref> However, there is currently no clear evidence in the literature supporting the optimal process for patients’ discharge following an amputation, or suggesting determinants for the management of patients post-discharge to maintain their independence through regular follow-up. <br> | |||
== Discharge Determinants: WHO ICF Model == | == Discharge Determinants: WHO ICF Model == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Successful rehabilitation post-amputationrelies on the patient’s achievement of goals that were pre-determined by a multidisciplinary team (Multidisciplinary_management_of_the_amputee) and assessed through specific outcome measures (Outcome_measures_for_amputees). Successful rehabilitation is therefore intrinsicallylinked to effective discharge,which allows a patient to function optimally in his/her environment withthe necessary tools for proper management and self-care at home, inherent to the quality of life and empowerment of the patient. Because one can expect prosthetic usage to be altered or health status to change over time, timely re-evaluation of aforementioned outcome measures should be performed.[1] However, there is currently no clear evidence in the literature supporting the optimal process for patients’ discharge following an amputation, or suggesting determinants for the management of patients post-discharge to maintain their independence through regular follow-up.
Discharge Determinants: WHO ICF Model[edit | edit source]
Return to Work[edit | edit source]
Self-care and Management / Patient education
Lifestyle and Habits
Stump and Prosthetic Hygiene
When to contact the medical team[edit | edit source]
Psychological Support[edit | edit source]
BACPAR Recommendations
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References
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- ↑ Broomhead P, Clark K, Dawes D, Hale C, Lambert A, Quinlivan D, Randell T, Shepherd R, Withpetersen J. (2012) Evidence Based Clinical Guidelines for the Managements of Adults with Lower Limb Prostheses, 2nd Edition. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy: London.
