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6.1 INTRODUCTION
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, LThfiTATION Al\1)
RECOMMKNDATIONS
This chapter presents a brief overview of the project The areas of emphasis wiII be a
summary ofthe findings, conclusions, limitations and recommendations. These might serve
as a guide for further scientific enquiry into the subject under investigation.
6.2 SUMMARY
The title of the study was an evaluation of community based rehabilitative care given to
amputated patients living in the suburban area north ofDurban Metro Region "F".
This study focused on the rehabilitative care given to amputated patients in the community in
terms of:
• Physical rehabilitation
• Psychological rehabilitation
• Social rehabilitation
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Problems encountered.
The research questions were as follows:
• Are there any facilities for community-based rehabilitative care in the suburban area?
• Ifany, arethese fucilities for community-based rehabilitation adequate?
• Are the rehabilitation facilities properly utilized by the amputees and their families?
• Do amputees experience physical, psychosocial and vocational problems in the
community?
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