Exploring patients' experiences of analgesia after major lower limb amputation: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore patient experiences, understanding and perceptions of analgesia following major lower limb amputation.

Design

Qualitative interview study, conducted as part of a randomised controlled feasibility trial.

Setting

Participants were recruited from two general hospitals in South Wales.

Participants

Interview participants were patients enrolled in PLACEMENT (Perineural Local Anaesthetic Catheter aftEr Major lowEr limb amputatioN Trial): a randomised controlled feasibility trial comparing the use of perineural catheter (PNC) versus standard care for postoperative pain relief following major lower limb amputation. PLACEMENT participants who completed 5-day postoperative follow-up, were able and willing to participate in a face-to-face interview, a

SUBMITTER: Milosevic S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8638453 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature