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Limb loss: alterations in body image.

J C Flannery1, S H Faria

  • 1Florida State University School of Nursing, Tallahassee, USA.

Journal of Vascular Nursing : Official Publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing
|May 20, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects many older adults, often leading to limb amputation. Managing the impact of limb loss on body image is a crucial nursing consideration for healthcare professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Psychosocial Nursing

Background:

  • Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) affects an estimated 10% of individuals over 70 years old.
  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a subset of PVD, poses significant risks for limb loss.
  • The aging US population highlights the public health importance of managing chronic conditions like PAD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concepts of limb loss and body image in the context of PAD.
  • To establish the relationship between PAD and subsequent limb loss.
  • To describe the link between limb loss and body image alteration, emphasizing nursing interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pathophysiologic conditions leading to PAD and limb loss.
  • Conceptual analysis of the relationship between limb loss and body image.
  • Summary of nursing implications for managing body image alterations post-amputation.

Main Results:

  • Progressive PAD can necessitate limb amputation due to circulatory compromise.
  • Limb loss significantly impacts a patient's body image.
  • Nursing interventions are vital for managing body image disturbances following amputation.

Conclusions:

  • PAD is a critical factor contributing to limb loss in the elderly.
  • Altered body image is a significant psychosocial consequence of amputation.
  • Healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, must prioritize interventions addressing body image changes to support patient well-being and health maintenance.

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