Coping with the loss of a leg.
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چکیده
This study sets out to examine the physical and psychological effects of amputation on marriage and family life; assess the extent to which the needs of the younger amputee are being met from current rehabilitation resources, and to ascertain how the non-disabled regard amputation and its consequences. Interviews were conducted with a group of 19 amputees and a group of 40 non-disabled individuals within the same age range and the results are reported.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Prosthetics and orthotics international
دوره 7 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983