The Road Less Traveled: Evolution of a Peer Visitation Support Program for Limb Amputees

A wealth of information exists detailing the physiological care and healing of persons requiring limb amputation. However, scant attention has been paid to their psychological rehabilitation. Evidence supports peer visitation programs which allow patients to speak directly with another amputee possessing lived experience. In 2005, vascular nurses at a 1,200 bed academic Magnet ® institution noted a gap between evidence and practice spurring the creation of an Amputee Support Group (ASG). Initial goals were to provide education, therapeutic connections, peer visitation, and resources for amputees.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research