PrEdiction of Risk and Communication of outcomE followIng major lower limb amputation: a collaboratiVE study (PERCEIVE)-protocol for the PERCEIVE qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Deciding whether to proceed with a major lower limb amputation is life-changing and complex, and it is crucial that the right decision is made at the right time. However, medical specialists are known to poorly predict risk when assessing patients for major surgery, and there is little guidance and research regarding decisions about amputation. The process of shared decision-making between doctors and patients during surgical consultations is also little understood. Therefore, the aim of this study is to analyse in depth the communication, consent, risk prediction and decision-making process in relation to major lower limb amputation.

Methods and analysis

Consultations between patients and surgeons at which major lower limb amputation is discussed will be audio-

SUBMITTER: Milosevic S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8765029 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature