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Lower limb prosthesis users' perceptions of everyday life-A phenomenographic study
Nerrolyn Ramstrand1, Anders Sterner2, Lina Palmér2
1Department of Rehabilitation, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.
Prosthetics and Orthotics International
|June 15, 2023
Summary
Lower limb prosthesis users thrive by connecting with peers and accessing information, particularly through social media. These connections aid in navigating daily life and achieving fulfilling experiences post-amputation.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Science
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- Limited understanding of personal experiences with limb amputation and prosthetic use hinders person-centered rehabilitation.
- Effective clinical support requires insight into the daily lives of lower limb prosthesis users.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of individuals using lower limb prostheses in their daily lives.
- To identify factors influencing adjustment and well-being in prosthesis users.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving fifteen lower limb prosthesis users.
- Semistructured interviews were conducted and analyzed using a phenomenographic approach.
Main Results:
- Social interactions with other prosthesis users significantly influenced adjustment.
- Access to relevant information on prosthetic solutions was crucial for users.
- Balancing desired activities with physical and cognitive capacities impacted life adjustment.
Conclusions:
- Prosthesis users reported active, fulfilling lives after an existential adjustment period.
- Social connections, especially via social media, and relevant information access facilitated positive outcomes.
- Social media serves as a key platform for peer support and information dissemination among prosthesis users.
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