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Transforming the Experience of Mirror Viewing for Individuals Faced With Disfiguring Injuries.
Virginia Becky Thayer1, Wyona Freysteinson, Lisa W Thomas
1Author Affiliations: Nursing Director, TIRR Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann Health System (Ms Thayer); Assistant Professor, Nelda C. Stark College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University (Dr Freysteinson); and Assistant Professor, Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center (Dr Thomas), Houston.
Video-based education is a feasible method for teaching nurses how to support patients with limb amputation in viewing themselves in the mirror. Further research is recommended to assess its impact on nursing confidence.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- Patient Support
Background:
- Assisting individuals post-amputation requires sensitive patient care.
- Nurses play a crucial role in the psychological adjustment of amputees.
- Video-based learning offers a novel approach to sensitive healthcare topics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the feasibility of using video to educate nurses.
- To train nurses on supporting amputees in mirror self-viewing.
- To enhance nurses' skills in addressing the emotional needs of amputees.
Main Methods:
- A one-group repeated-measures design was employed.
- Nurses viewed an educational video featuring amputee actors.
- Pretest and posttest assessments were conducted one month apart.
Main Results:
- Video-based education was found to be feasible.
- Nurses demonstrated engagement and insight into practice changes.
- Participants recognized the value of the educational content.
Conclusions:
- Video education is a viable method for this sensitive topic.
- Further research is recommended for a larger study.
- The study suggests improving nursing confidence and patient support.
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