Lifestyle Adjustments in Diabetic Individuals Following Lower Extremity Amputations: A Qualitative Study

The study concludes that improving the quality of life for diabetic patients with lower limb amputation in Ghana requires a comprehensive approach to post-amputation care, focusing on physical rehabilitation, emotional support, and social integration. Nurses and other healthcare professionals play a key role in this process by providing ongoing education and emotional support and working closely with patients' families and communities.

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Cureus
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2024-12-22
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.76188
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
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Lifestyle Adjustments in Diabetic Individuals Following Lower Extremity Amputations: A Qualitative Study

Ba-Etilayoo Atinga, Albert Henyo, Tulukuu Perekuu, Graham Addah et al.
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
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Lifestyle Adjustments in Diabetic Individuals Following Lower Extremity Amputations: A Qualitative Study

Ba-Etilayoo Atinga, Albert Henyo, Tulukuu Perekuu, Graham Addah, Christiana Asospae Ayamga
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Abstract

The study concludes that improving the quality of life for diabetic patients with lower limb amputation in Ghana requires a comprehensive approach to post-amputation care, focusing on physical rehabilitation, emotional support, and social integration. Nurses and other healthcare professionals play a key role in this process by providing ongoing education and emotional support and working closely with patients' families and communities.

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University of Energy and Natural Resources (GH), Holy Family Hospital (GH), Sunyani Technical University (GH)
Gender equality
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