The Return-to-Work experience of lower extremity amputees provided with prostheses at UERMMMCI CTC-PO.
- Author:
John Carlo S. Jumarang
1
;
Tomas Pedro P. Reginaldo, Jr.
1
;
Jobelle D. Garcia
;
Raine Sabine C. Lacza
;
Dan Angela P. Mercado
;
Sarah Nicole Que
;
Kim Miguel J. Roño
;
Joseph Thaddeus S. Santos
;
Nicole Kei L. Villanueva
Author Information
1. Philippine School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc., Quezon City, PH
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Return to work experiences;
lower limb amputees;
lower extremity amputees;
attitude of rehabilitation professionals;
motivation in return to work;
return to work
- MeSH:
Bioprosthesis
- From:
Health Sciences Journal
2021;10(2):97-104
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION:Since there are limited studies about the return-to-work experiences of Filipino amputees, this study will be able to contribute to studies that delve deeper into the lower extremity amputees’ experiences and put into light the factors that may be present in relation to their return to work.
METHODS:This study utilized a qualitative phenomenological design. Participants who were willing to join the study were all gathered for a focus group discussion conducted by a hired interviewer. The researchers adapted Colaizzi’s descriptive phenomenological method for analyzing the data.
RESULTS:Factors that allowed amputees to have a successful return to work experience were motivation to continue with life, positive impact of lower extremity prosthesis, and rehabilitation. Factors that hindered the successful return to work of amputees were social barriers, work environment, negative self-image, discrimination from the community, and ft of prosthesis.
CONCLUSION:Employment was possible after amputation among amputees who were provided with prosthesis at UERMMMCI, since most of the respondents of this study were employed. Positive and negative factors that infuenced their return to work were also identifed. Non-compliance to rehabilitation limited the usage of prosthesis resulting in not being able to return to work.
- Full text:The Return-to-Work Experience of Lower Extremity.pdf
