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Understanding transitions in care for persons with limb loss: a qualitative study exploring health care
Micah Witt1, Teah Domazet1, Alexandra Dong1
1Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Purpose:
To explore health care providers' (HCP) experiences related to transitions in care from inpatient rehabilitation to the community for patients with limb loss.
Materials And Methods:
A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews. Participants were eligible if they were HCPs currently working in amputation rehabilitation at a rehabilitation hospital in Ontario, Canada, with at least 1-year experience in this setting, and could speak and understand English. Data were analyzed thematically using the six-step process of the DEPICT model dynamic reading, engaged codebook development, participatory coding, inclusive reviewing and summarizing of categories, collaborative analyzing and translating.
Results:
Fourteen HCPs from a variety of health care professions participated in this study. Five key themes describe participants' perspectives on the factors impacting patients' transition in care following limb loss. Specifically, participants emphasized patient preparedness, HCP follow-up, finances and funding, patient self-management skills, and psychosocial support as factors that could influence the transition in care.
Conclusion:
This study identified challenges to transitions in care for people with limb loss. Future research is needed to evaluate solutions to address these challenges in transitions in care.
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