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- - The study aimed to explore the experiences of individuals who have undergone lower extremity amputation (LEA) due to diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) after experiencing disability.
- - Eleven middle-aged patients were interviewed using a semi-structured format, and their responses were analyzed thematically, revealing three main themes and ten subthemes related to their experiences.
- - The identified themes included role function confusion, self-concept stress, and unreasonable objective support, highlighting challenges like weakened career roles, family dynamics, and inadequate peer support during their recovery journey.
Article Abstract
Aim: To understand the experiences of individuals who undergo LEA due to DFU after disability.
Design: A descriptive research design in qualitative research.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were used in this qualitative descriptive study. Eleven middle-aged patients (45-59 years) who underwent LEA due to DFU were purposively selected and interviewed. Qualitative data were thematically analysed.
Results: Three themes and 10 subthemes were identified. The themes were (1) role function confusion, (2) self-concept stress and (3) unreasonable objective support. Subthemes included (1) weakened career role, (2) family role reversal, (3) social role restriction, (4) over-focusing on appearance, (5) immersion in patient experience, (6) living with faith, (7) polarization of independent consciousness, (8) low perceived benefits of peer support, (9) existence of treatment disruption and (10) poor participation in medical decision-making.
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