The experiences of people with diabetes-related lower limb amputation at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Ghana

The experiences of people with diabetes-related lower limb amputation at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Ghana

Abstract Objective Lower limb amputation not only causes major disfigurement, but renders people less mobile and at risk of loss of independence. Yet with appropriate rehabilitation, many people can learn to walk or function again and live high quality lives. This study sought to explore the experie...

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Main Authors: Vida Maame Kissiwaa Amoah, Reindolf Anokye, Enoch Acheampong, Helina Rubby Dadson, Mary Osei, Alberta Nadutey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Life experiences
Diabetes related amputation
Ghana
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3176-1

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