A Patient Education Packet for Transtibial Amputees Including Instructional DVD and Booklet

A patient education packet that would be available to recent transtibial amputees, created to promote the proper care and cleaning of the prosthesis and to help give the patient a sense of confidence and independence. The packet consists of two elements, a DVD and a booklet. Both elements were divided into the following sections: In the Morning, During the Day, In the Evening, When to See Your Prosthetist, and Common Skin Issues. This organization was used in order to encourage the patient to develop a daily routine to consistently follow. The packets were distributed to and evaluated by patients of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Prosthetics-Orthotics Program. The packets were also evaluated by various clinicians who had experience working with amputees.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Biomedical Communications

Grantor

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Year dc:date.issued

2010

Author dc:creator

• Sesto, Laura Catherine

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Krumwiede, Kimberly Hoggatt

• Patient Education as Topic
• Prostheses, Leg
• Amputees

Language dc:language.iso

en

Identifier

761305021

OAI record oai:identifier

https://utswmed-ir.tdl.org/server/oai/request?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=dim&identifier=oai%3Autswmed-ir.tdl.org%3A2152.5%2F912