Telephysiotherapy for the treatment of phantom limb pain: a quasi-experimental study
Telefisioterapia para o tratamento da dor no membro fantasma: um estudo quasi-experimental
Amanda de Aguiar Piazza; Soraia Cristina Tonon da Luz; Juliana Barcellos de Souza; Amábile Catarina Vieira; Amanda Borges Medeiros
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METHODS: A quasi-experimental study with a qualitative-quantitative approach, involving a sample of nine individuals. The instruments used were the McGill Pain Questionnaire, a verbal pain scale, the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and an assessment form designed as an interview, all applied before and after the treatment protocol. The intervention consisted of an adaptation of the Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) protocol, conducted online via the Google Meet platform. Quantitative analysis was performed using the paired Wilcoxon test for nonparametric variables. The qualitative approach was analyzed using content analysis methodology.
RESULTS: No significant differences were observed in quality-of-life parameters, pain intensity, or pain perception. However, qualitative reports demonstrated a perceived improvement among participants.
CONCLUSION: The divergence between qualitative and quantitative results highlights the need for the development of specific questionnaires for PLP and its impact on the quality of life of individuals with limb amputation.
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Submetido em:
06/02/2025
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07/05/2025