NET 2018 Conference: Caring and coping: The family perspective on living with limb loss

This paper presents empirical findings from a grounded theory study ‘Caring and coping; The veteran and family perspective on living with limb loss’. This study provides insight into the lived experience of limb loss and how veterans and families adapt to living with limb loss within the home environment. A key outcome of the research findings is the development of the Living with Limb Loss Support Model (LLSM) which identifies distinct stages in the limb loss life course each of which align to support and care needs and to which healthcare professionals can target specific interventions.