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Chapter three described the theoretical framework which forms the basis ofthe study.
Chapter four presented the methodology used for the study.
Chapter five focused on analyzing and presentation ofdata obtained from the amputees.
Chapter six presented the summary, conclusions, limitations and recommendations.
6.4 LIMITATIONS
• There was a delay in obtaining the permission to conduct the study, therefore the
study was conducted over a shorter period of time than originally envisaged and the
researcher could therefore not include the larger sample as planned.
• The generalization of the research results was limited by the fact that the research
only focused on amputees living in the suburban and rural communities north of
Durban Metro, thus the .results might not be generalisable to the amputees living in
other communities.
6.5 CONCLUSION
Conclusions were dealt with in accordance with the objectives and related questions.
6.5.1 OBJECTIVE Ol\'E
To identify various community-based rehabilitation services available for amputees in the
Durban Metro Suburban area, North Region "F".
6.5.1.1.1 AVAILABILITY OF COMMU1\TfY REHABILITATION CENTRES FOR
THE AMPUTEES
• The study revealed that (22) 88% amputees did not use rehabilitation centres because
there were none. The amputees who were referred to community health services for
minor rehabilitative services were turned back to the referring hospitals. The reason
for this was that the community health centres had no resources to cater for the
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