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Marília M S Augusto Rizzato1, Letícia Jonas de Freitas1, Felipe De Souza Serenza1
1Department of Health Sciences, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
Purpose:
To explore patients' experiences, identify barriers and facilitators to recovery, and analyze their perceptions of treatment following upper limb fractures.
Materials And Methods:
A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 25 patients (10 men, 15 women) at a tertiary referral hospital. A purposive sampling approach was used, and data analysis followed Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis method.
Results:
Four key themes emerged: the need for information to engage in treatment; the impact of physical and mental health on fracture patients; the role of physiotherapy in recovery; and the relationship with the healthcare team and treatment perception.
Conclusion:
Although patients felt supported by the healthcare team, they expressed a need for a deeper understanding of the recovery process. Empathy and the patient-physiotherapist bond were crucial for treatment adherence and successful rehabilitation.
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