… The sampling approach in the qualitative studies, for determine the sample size is … in six
out of the eight topics investigated. The satisfactory aspects were mental health and vitality. …

… A lower limb amputation can result in limitations in performing … This research was borne
out of concerns that the current … for assessing quality and validity in qualitative research are …

… The loss of a limb also affects the perception of body image. … on the subjective experience
of being a lower-limb amputee. … of poor-quality research or studies with different characteristics…

… Their vulnerability threatened not only their body image but also their independence in daily
life, … study had many regrets about their past daily habits and grieved over the loss of their …

… body image during rehabilitation and beyond in this population. … This study explored the
lived experience of PWLLL using the … Two qualitative studies highlighted altered body image’s …

… Aims: This study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of lower limb amputees for
social and … Adaptation to body image could be used as a potential measure of psychological …

… Patients with major lower limb amputation experience physical, … : qualitative research
papers presenting interview studies … and/or diabetes in the past 14 months, English speaking, …

… Most participants in this study experienced traumatic or cancer… etiologies are outside the
scope of this study, future studies … by prior qualitative analyses 60 and designed for this study to …

… body image experiences. Specifically, how subjective … prevalence rates observed over the
past decade, but according to … , anxiety, psychological quality of life, and physical quality of life …

… After amputation, patients can experience a distorted body image, decreased self-esteem,
social isolation, and increased dependency on … A number of studies published in the past …