Patient Perception after Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury - A Qualitative Case Report
Chhaya V Verma1, Tanvee Vora2, Mukund Thatte3
1Department of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy School & Centre, T.N.M.C & B.Y.L.Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Study Design:
This is a qualitative case study.
Introduction:
Considering individual patient's perception is an important aspect of rehabilitation according to International Classification of Functioning model (Geneva, 2002).
Purpose Of Study:
The report highlights the importance of patient education and considering individual's perception to achieve rehabilitation outcomes.
Method:
A written informed consent for case report was given by a 24-year-old male, a mass media graduate student diagnosed with global brachial plexus injury. Detailed evaluation by a senior therapist was conducted in a tertiary government hospital using the following tools: RESULT: Patient education and rehabilitation led to signs of clinical improvement at the end of 5 months. In spite of this clinical signs of recovery, patient showed lack of satisfaction in terms of his appearance and body image.
Discussion:
As employment and social life determined our patient's satisfaction level, a negative impact was seen on functional recovery.
Conclusion:
Considering an individual's perception regarding the condition in terms of their contextual and personal factors is an important aspect of rehabilitation according to International Classification of Functioning model (Geneva, 2002).
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