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FIGDRE5.11 INVOLVEMENTOFAMPUTEESIN lHEIRDISCHARGEPLANNING
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Figure 5.11 shows that most amputees were involved in their discharge planning (21)
840/", and only (4) 16% were not involved. The results indicate thatthe majority ofthe
amputees had enough pn:plllation for discharge, which may enable them to cope well
with theirdisabilities at home.
5.6.2 ITEM27 OTHERPEOPLE THATWERE Th'VOLVED IN
DISCHARGEPLANl\'lNG
TABLE5.15 OTHER.PEOPLETHATWEREINVOLVEDINIDSCHARGEPLANNING
Otherpeopleinvolved in discharge planning Frequency Percentage
Spouse 3 12
Family 18 72
No oneinvolved 4 16
Total 25 100
Table 5.15 indicates that family members were mostly involved in discharge planning,
(18) 720/", follewedbythe spouse (3) 13%, and(4) 16%where no onewasinvolved. This
is a signthat amputees werewell supportedby family members, except those whohadno
family members to support them; these patients reported that family members were too
far awayto support them. InvolVement offamiIy members in planning for discharge is an
important rehabilitative strategy to ensure continuity ofcare at home in order to prevent
complications. Ndlovu(1998:20) states thatwith the supportfrom amputees' families and
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