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.

Summary

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.