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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

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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.

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.

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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.