Neuroemociones para el posicionamiento de las prótesis personalizadas para la rehabilitación de extremidades superiores del proyecto de investigación IDIPM‐001.

Abstract

The upper limb prosthesis research project IDIPM-001, does not have a clear strategy to connect emotionally with its target audience, the lack of emotional connection may cause patients not to accept and adopt the use of prosthesis, which would limit the scope and effectiveness of the project, therefore, the objective of the research was to develop emotional neuroscience for the positioning of personalized upper limb prostheses of the IDIPM-001 research project. The methodology was a mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative); the research level was correlational; a quasi-experimental design of transversal type was used; the type of study was documentary and field to obtain information through research methods, techniques, and instruments, among which were the interview and the survey applied to a sample of the population of zone 3 that presented some type of disability. Through the applied methodology, it was possible to determine that the research project of upper limb prosthesis IDIPM-001 presents those emotions that play an important role in the process of adaptation and acceptance of an upper limb prosthesis. Positive emotions, such as happiness, gratitude, optimism, and confidence, can help patients adapt more easily to their new prosthesis. It is concluded that the information obtained through bibliographic sources allowed for acquiring theoretical support for the research, and furthermore that emotions are a significant influence in the process of adaptation and acceptance of upper limb prostheses.