Amputee visitor program.
The purpose of this article is to outline the concept and development of the Amputee Visitor Program. This program is intended to provide information and emotional support to new amputees. The importance of selecting suitable candidates and the educational package provided is felt to be most critical. The concept of the Amputee Visitor Program could easily be adapted to other disabilities with the goal of improving quality of life and enhancing the rehabilitation program.
D000674:Amputees / Q000523:psychology*; D006758:Hospital Volunteers / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D009864:Ontario; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014789:Visitors to Patients