Beyond function: Using assistive technologies following lower limb loss.

Authors

  • Simon Dunne
  • Laura Coffey
  • Pamela Gallagher
  • Deirdre Desmond
  • Nicola Ryall

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1962

Keywords:

lower limb, amputation, assistive technology, qualitative, independence, embodiment.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To explore how individuals experience and perceive the use of assistive technologies following lower limb loss. DESIGN: Cross-sectional qualitative interview design. PATIENTS: Thirty individuals with lower limb amputation were recruited from a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programme (26 males and 4 females)

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Published

2015-05-18

How to Cite

Dunne, S., Coffey, L., Gallagher, P., Desmond, D., & Ryall, N. (2015). Beyond function: Using assistive technologies following lower limb loss. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 47(6), 561–568. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1962

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 6 (2015)

Section

Original Report

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