Resilience through practicing acceptance: A qualitative study of how patients cope with the psychosocial experiences following limb-threatening lower extremity trauma

INTRODUCTION: Limb-threatening injuries can have a profound impact on patient lives. The impact on a patient's psychosocial well-being is widespread yet not well understood. This study aims to explore which psychosocial elements are central to patient experiences after limb-threatening lower extremity trauma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a qualitative interview-based study to identify psychosocial experiences after limb-threatening lower …