Effectiveness of a Peer Visitation Program to Improve Patient Activation and Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life During Amputation Rehabilitation

Abstract

The emotional adjustment to amputation can be a challenging aspect of reintegration. Peer visitation allows the patient going through rehabilitation and reintegration to speak directly with another amputee who has shared that similar experience. A wide variety of organizations are offering patient education and peer visitation programs. The outcome for individuals attending these programs is improvement in quality of life, patient empowerment, self-efficacy, and self-management. The mission of the Amputee Coalition (AC) has the only formally recognized Peer Visitation Program (PVP). However, it has not been tested for effectiveness. There are no known clinical trials regarding PVPs for people living with limb loss. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to demonstrate that a PVP will improve functional outcomes during amputation rehabilitation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2024
Accession Number
AD1230171

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  • Jason Kahle

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  • Medicine

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