Background: Amputation is known as a triple insult since it causes loss of function, sensation,
and alteration in body image. This abrupt transformation affects the individual's self-esteem and
quality of life due to physical activity restrictions immediately following amputation. Aim of the
study: was to evaluate the effect of a self-compassion training program on self-esteem and quality of
life among patients with post diabetic foot amputation. Research design: Quasi-experimental
research design, pre-posttest was conducted. Setting: The study was conducted at the Surgical
Outpatient Clinic of Benha University Hospital. Subject: A purposive sample of (60) patients with
post-foot amputation was chosen. Tools of data collection: I: Interviewing questionnaire, II: Selfcompassion scale, III: Self-esteem Scale, IV: Quality of Life Scale. Results: The main findings of the
study were: less than two third of the studied patients had high level of self-compassion post program,
nearly two third of them had moderate level of self-esteem and average level of quality of life post
program implementation. There was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between total
mean score of self-compassion, self-esteem and quality of life among studied patients following
program implementation. Conclusion: The self-compassion program applied in the current study has
the potential to dramatically increase self-compassion, self-esteem, and quality of life in patients with
post-diabetic foot amputations. Recommendations: As a consequence of the favorable impacts of
the self-compassion training program, it is advised that the same protocol be incorporated into the
rehabilitation process for elderly patients with foot amputation. A further study should demonstrate
such a training program in various settings and with a large number of amputee-elderly patients. |
