Exploring the barriers and facilitators to community reintegration for adults following traumatic upper limb amputation: a mixed methods systematic review.
Abby HutchisonKate D'CruzPamela RossSarah P AndersonPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2023)
There is a dearth of literature on community reintegration following traumatic upper limb amputation, indicating a need for further research with strong methodological rigour.Implications for RehabilitationUpper limb amputation can restrict participation in activities in the community including work, socialisation, driving, leisure, and recreation.Clinicians can support community reintegration by addressing personal and environmental factors that both facilitate or inhibit participation in community activities.Prosthetics can be a facilitator for participation in community activities through the restoration of function and cosmesis.Clinicians can facilitate return to work through work modification recommendations or supported transitions to more suitable roles.