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This doctoral capstone project aimed to develop and implement an evidence-based educational toolkit to increase community resource awareness for individuals with amputations. The project was completed at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas, Texas, and involved adult patients with limb loss and rehabilitation healthcare professionals. A needs assessment was conducted using surveys, semi-structured interviews, and informal discussions to identify educational gaps and resource needs. Findings informed the development of educational materials addressing mental health, peer support, financial assistance, transportation, driving rehabilitation, home modifications, adaptive recreation, prosthetic resources, and community organizations. The toolkit was designed to accommodate varying health literacy levels and implemented during inpatient rehabilitation. Expected outcomes included increased patient awareness of available resources, improved self-efficacy, enhanced community reintegration, and greater confidence among healthcare providers in delivering standardized, comprehensive patient education.
Publication Date
Summer 2026
Publisher
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Amputation rehabilitation, Occupational therapy, Patient education, Community resources, Health literacy, Community reintegration, Self-efficacy, Quality of life.
Medical Subject Headings
Amputation, Recreation, Mental Health, Community Support, Inpatient, Occupational Therapy.
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Hodges, B. A., & Tremaine, W. M. (2026, July 1). Empowering Amputees Through Education and Resources to Improve Independence and Quality of Life. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2026/7
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Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium, held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.