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5.4.5 ITEM II SPECIAL REHABILITATION PROVISION FOR
AMPUTEES AT EACH INSTITUTION
This item was included in order to find out ifthere any special provision for the amputees
in the health institutions to prevent costs involved when amputees move out from the
health service to private assistance.
TABLES.9 SPECIAL REHABILITATION PROVISION FOR AMPUTEES
Special Provision Frequency Percentage
Wheelchairs 4 16%
CrutcheslRubber Tips 18 72%
Walking Sticks 3 12%
Total 25 100%
Table 5.9 indicates that (18) 72% of the respondents were provided with crutches and
rubber tips, rubber tips or had replaced when worn out, (4) 16% were provided with
wheelchairs and (3) 12% provided with walking sticks. Most amputees were provided
with rehabilitation aids by the government hospital whereas those who attended private
sector institutions had to purchase their rehabilitation aids. The amputees who were
referred to community health centres had to return to hospitals for replacement of
rehabilitation aids as the community centres hadno facilities.
5.5 SECTIOND: HEALm EDUCATION ON PATIENT CARE
This section was included to find out ifamputees are given enough knowledge about their
care. This includes physical care, psychosocial care and vocational rehabilitation.
According to Dittmar (1989:12) amputees should· be rehabilitated physically,
psychosocially and vocationally in order to be able to meet the daily living task. This
information is imparted in the form of health education and it prepares the amputees to
function independently after discharge.
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