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Eskenazi Health: Quality of Care Improvement for Recent Amputees

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Travis W. Rippe. Eskenazi Health: Quality of Care Improvement for Recent Amputees. . 2022. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/fcedecf6-c9ce-4c8f-b067-6db771297236.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

T. W. Rippe. (2022). Eskenazi Health: Quality of Care Improvement for Recent Amputees. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/fcedecf6-c9ce-4c8f-b067-6db771297236

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Travis W. Rippe. Eskenazi Health: Quality of Care Improvement for Recent Amputees. 2022. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/fcedecf6-c9ce-4c8f-b067-6db771297236.

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Abstract
  • The number of amputations occurring in the United States is rising, thus creating a growing need for healthcare professionals who effectively address the specific needs of recent amputees. This project focused on the needs of inpatient amputees at Eskenazi Health Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. I identified amputees’ needs from the input of Eskenazi staff, amputees, and current literature. The largest needs for recent amputees at Eskenazi included transportation to outpatient appointments, psychological barriers, upper extremity amputee education, and education regarding the role of occupational therapy in amputee rehabilitation. I created educational materials for the inpatient rehabilitation department and amputee population at Eskenazi Health to improve amputee quality of care based on the needs and barriers identified. The results indicated therapists’ increased knowledge of connecting amputees to resources for their basic needs (transportation) and addressing the mental health needs of amputees.

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  • OTD

Level
  • Doctorate

Discipline
  • Occupational Therapy

Grantor
  • University of Indianapolis

Advisor
  • Katie Polo

Department
  • School of Occupational Therapy

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