Open AccessPsychological Rehabilitation on a Patient with Breast and Arm Amputation: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Isabela Castelli
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
education, society and human studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2690-3687
pISSN - 2690-3679
DOI - 10.22158/eshs.v2n4p1
Subject(s) - amputation , rehabilitation , psychological intervention , multidisciplinary approach , medicine , health professionals , multidisciplinary team , breast cancer , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , psychology , health care , cancer , nursing , psychiatry , social science , sociology , economic growth , economics
We define amputation as a removal of totally or partial part of an organ. Amputations can be caused by chronic diseases as cancer, infection and diabetes, or by a traumatic accident. Where, we discuss the differences between the two types of amputation. This paper is a case report on an amputee patient, the consequences in short e long term. We suggest possible interventions for psychological professionals and multidisciplinary healthcare team. Also, we discuss the lack of academic production about traumatic amputations.