A study on the psychosocial adaptation of amputees with their disability

Date of Completion

1999

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Amputee, Adaptation, Psychological, Disabled Persons

Abstract

This research aimed at determining the psychosocial adaptation of amputees with their disability was made possible upon the agreement of the subjects themselves. However, unforeseen circumstances that would take place in the future are not within the scope of our research. A questionnaire was used to obtain data out of 30 amputees. This study used the descriptive method in order to determine the psychosocial adaptation of amputees making use of a questionnaire and interview as research instruments. The researchers found out that 50% of amputees have difficulty in approaching, dealing and interacting with other people upon amputation, 63.67% of the amputees family accepted of the situation in positive manner and later increased to 83.33%. There were 33.3% of unacceptance occuring in the family and later decreased to 16.67%. The researchers conclude that there is a need of a rehabilitation team to uplift amputees self esteem and teach them to acknowledge and accept their conditions in a more positive manner. Based on the results of the study, the researchers recommend that the rehabilitation team should have complete interaction with the amputee, their immediate family and the community. The rehabilitation program should be oriented towards being independent and should provide information about amputation for them to learn accept their conditions better. We also recommend further studies to be conducted.

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