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