Need for Rehabilitation care for people undergoing lower limb amputation
Metasynthesis Protocol
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https://doi.org/10.48492/servir0215.41250Keywords:
Amputation, Adults, Lower Limb, Rehabilitation NeedsAbstract
Introduction: Lower limb amputation surgery affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting self-image and perception of disability. Understanding the priority needs of amputees can promote effective, person-centered care, contributing to better clinical outcomes. Given this wide range of needs, the Rehabilitation Nursing Specialist plays a fundamental role in promoting the individual's independence.
Objetives: To identify and summarize the rehabilitation care needs of people who have undergone lower limb amputation, with a view to planning interventions and decision-making that are aligned with the person's real needs.
Methods: Meta-synthesis review protocol, based on the Joanna Briggs Institute® methodology. The search will be conducted in MEDLINE via PUBMED®, CINAHL Complete®, SCOPUS®, PSYCHOLOGY®, WEB of SCIENCE®, and SPORTDiscus®. Grey literature and unpublished material will also be included in RCAAP, OpenGrey, MedNar, ProQuest, and Google Scholar.
Results: It is expected that meta-synthesis will allow for a synthesis of the results regarding the real rehabilitation care needs of individuals who have undergone lower limb amputation.
Conclusion: Identifying these needs is essential to promoting rehabilitation nursing care that is more congruent with their true needs.
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