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ArticleRevista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P2025

Experiences and challenges of family caregivers of people with lower limb amputation: a qualitative study.

Diana Fonseca Rodrigues, António Luís Rodrigues Faria de Carvalho, Cristina Maria Correia Barroso Pinto

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Article in Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Diana Fonseca RodriguesUniversidade do Porto, Faculdade de Medicina, RISE-Health, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-7602-1313
António Luís Rodrigues Faria de CarvalhoUniversidade do Porto, Faculdade de Medicina, RISE-Health, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-1017-4787
Cristina Maria Correia Barroso PintoUniversidade do Porto, Faculdade de Medicina, RISE-Health, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6077-4150

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Abstract

objectiveTo explore the experiences of family caregivers transitioning to their roles of caregivers for people with dysvascular major lower limb amputation, identify the challenges they face, understand their specific needs during this transition, examine their experiences during the hospital-to-home transition, and gather insights into strategies that promote empowerment in caregiving.

methodThis exploratory, cross-sectional descriptive study employed a qualitative approach, conducting semi-structured interviews with 40 family caregivers of individuals with dysvascular major lower limb amputation. Data were analyzed using ATLAS.ti software and Bardin's content analysis method.

resultsContent analysis identified five categories: 1) family caregiver role, 2) amputee needs/difficulties, 3) family caregiver needs/difficulties, 4) home transition, and 5) strategies to promote family caregiver empowerment, highlighting critical aspects of the caregiving experience and identifying areas for intervention.

conclusionThe findings emphasize the need for family-centered empowerment programs combining hospital-based training with community support. Future research should evaluate their impact on reducing caregiver burden and improving outcomes for both caregivers and amputees.

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Amputation, SurgicalCaregiversAdultAgedAmputeesCross-Sectional StudiesEmpowermentFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Research

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