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This article describes and analyzes major conceptual and methodologic problems that occurred during the implementation and evaluation of a new home-based burn treatment modality. Problems described include those of conceptualization, measurement, patient sampling, and follow-up, data collection, and analysis. The origins of each specific problem are discussed along with their effects on the implementation of the project and project outcomes. Solutions for each set of problems are suggested.
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Queimaduras/reabilitação , Serviços de Assistência Domiciliar , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como Assunto , Assistência Ambulatorial , Queimaduras/epidemiologia , Queimaduras/enfermagem , Protocolos Clínicos , Coleta de Dados/métodos , Seguimentos , Humanos , Modalidades de Fisioterapia , Estudos Prospectivos , Projetos de PesquisaAssuntos
Assistência ao Convalescente/métodos , Queimaduras/terapia , Alta do Paciente/organização & administração , Centros de Traumatologia/organização & administração , Adaptação Psicológica , Alabama , Queimaduras/psicologia , Queimaduras/reabilitação , Dieta , Terapia por Exercício , Humanos , CicatrizaçãoRESUMO
Trauma to the brachial plexus may have unfortunate physical, psychological, and social effects. Because this nerve network provides motor and sensory innervation to the arm and hand, an injury may result in functional impairment with concomitant loss in confidence and self-image. It is important for nurses to understand the properties of peripheral nerves and to appreciate the ramifications of injuries to these nerves.