Living with clipped wings—Patients’ experience of losing a leg

This study explores the lived experience of losing a leg as described by the patients themselves post-discharge. Studies have documented that regardless of aetiology patients are faced with severe physical as well as psychosocial challenges post-amputation. However, only few studies explore in-depth...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Annelise Norlyk, Bente Martinsen, Klaus Kjaer-Petersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-10-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/download/21891/30560