PURPOSE: This study described physical and psychosocial limitations associated with adult @entity2685 ( @entity2685 ) and @entity1 ' expectations of @entity2685 surgery. METHODS: During in- @entity1 interviews, preoperative @entity1 were asked about expectations of surgery and preoperative and postoperative @entity1 were asked about limitations due to @entity2685 . Postoperative @entity1 also rated improvement in condition after surgery. Data were analyzed with qualitative and quantitative techniques. RESULTS: Ten preoperative and 13 postoperative @entity1 were interviewed; mean age was 37  years, 19 were @entity1 , all were employed/students, and most @entity130 were due to @entity130 . Preoperative @entity1 cited several main expectations, including @entity158 -related issues, and improvement in arm movement, self-care, family interactions, and global life function. Work-related expectations were tailored to employment type. Preoperative and postoperative @entity1 reported that @entity158 , altered sensation, difficulty managing self-care, becoming physically and financially dependent, and disability in work/school were major issues. All @entity1 reported making major compensations, particularly using the uninjured arm. Most reported multiple mental health effects, were distressed with long recovery times, were self-conscious about appearance, and avoided public situations. Additional stresses were finding and paying for @entity2685 surgery. Some reported @entity2685 impacted overall physical health, life priorities, and decision-making processes. Four postoperative @entity1 reported hardly any improvement, four reported some/a good deal, and five reported a great deal of improvement. CONCLUSIONS: @entity2685 is a life-altering event affecting physical function, mental well-being, financial situation, relationships, self-image, and plans for the future. This study contributes to clinical practice by highlighting topics to address to provide comprehensive @entity2685 @entity1 -centered care.

Expectations and limitations due to XXXX : a qualitative study.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient', 'person', 'men'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['injuries', 'trauma'] @entity2685 :: ('MESH:C536265', 'Disease') :: ['brachial plexus injuries', 'BPI']
@entity2685 :: (MESH:C536265,Disease) :: ['brachial plexus injury']
