The holistic care of a patient undergoing lower limb amputation: A case study

Area of Science:

• Perioperative Medicine
• Surgical Nursing
• Patient-Centered Care

Background:

• Holistic healthcare delivery is crucial for emergency perioperative teams.
• Effective communication and situational awareness enhance patient surgical experiences.
• Standardized procedures are key to achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze a case study of a 67-year-old male undergoing right below-knee amputation.
• To examine the Operating Department Practitioner and surgical team's holistic practices.
• To support the patient through preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

Main Methods:

• Case study analysis.
• Examination of team practices and adaptations.
• Focus on holistic care delivery.

Main Results:

• The study details the application of holistic care principles.
• Adaptations in team practice were identified to enhance patient support.
• The case illustrates comprehensive perioperative care strategies.

Conclusions:

• Holistic care, integrated with situational awareness and communication, optimizes surgical outcomes.
• The case study demonstrates effective team strategies for patient support during amputation.
• Patient-centered adaptations are essential for a positive surgical journey.