A Wellness and Social Engagement Program for Post-Lower Limb Amputees

Authors

Graciela Gonzalez, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Cassandra Nelson, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

A wellness and social engagement program was developed and implemented to provide education relating to the mental health impacts, decrease in health management, and lack of social participation after a lower-limb amputation amongst adults, 18 years or older. The program provided a manual with educational information, external resources, and visual aids to enhance independence in activities of daily living (ADLs).

Publication Date

Spring 4-1-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Occupational therapy, Lower limb amputees, Post-operative phase, Mental health, Health management, Activities of daily living (ADL), Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), Social engagement, Wellness

Medical Subject Headings

Amputees, Lower-limb amputation, Social support, Quality of life, Wellness, Mental health, Self care, Social integration, Rehabilitation

Disciplines

Accessibility | Community Health | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster will be presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium, held in person at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, April 25, 2025.

Recommended Citation

Gonzalez, G., & Nelson, C. (2025, April 1). A Wellness and Social Engagement Program for Post-Lower Limb Amputees. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/16

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