title: Coping with the loss of a leg.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000674:Amputees / Q000523:psychology*; D001186:Artificial Limbs / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012649:Self Concept