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Peer Support and Visitor Training for Amputees

Explore the world of peer support and visitor training for individuals who have undergone amputations. Understand the benefits of peer support, the role of peer visitors, and engage in group discussions to enhance knowledge and skills in providing meaningful support. Dive into role-playing activitie

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Innovative Makeup Application Device for Bilateral Upper Limb Amputees

Proposed solution entails a makeup application device designed for bilateral upper limb amputees, enabling independent makeup application. The device incorporates three components: an intermediary device, makeup brush end-effectors, and a change-out station/makeup case. Addressing the need for empow

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Enhancing Acute Post-Operative Amputee Rehabilitation at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda is focusing on improving the knowledge and competency of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in managing acute post-operative transfemoral and transtibial amputees. By implementing educational sessions, policy development, and interdisciplinary colla

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Understanding Amputation: Procedures, Indications, and Levels

Amputation is a surgical procedure where part of a limb is removed, commonly in cases of trauma, malignancy, nerve injuries, infections, or severe infections. The process involves levels of amputation based on viability. It is crucial to have a well-healed stump for prosthetic fitting. Different lev

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