Experiences and challenges of family caregivers of people with lower limb amputation: a qualitative study
The findings emphasize the need for family-centered empowerment programs combining hospital-based training with community support. Future research should evaluate their impact on reducing caregiver burden and improving outcomes for both caregivers and amputees.
Authors
- Diana Fonseca Rodrigues (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7602-1313)
- Cristina Pinto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6077-4150)
- António Luís Rodrigues Faria de Carvalho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1017-4787)
Institutions
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Escola Superior de Enfermagem da Universidade do Porto (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2024-0264en
- Primary Topic
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia