Adjustments to amputation and an artificial limb in lower limb amputees

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作者
Sinha, Richa [1 ]
van den Heuvel, Wim J. A. [1 ]
Arokiasamy, Perianayagam [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Groningen, Univ Med Ctr Groningen, Dept Community & Occupat Hlth, Res Inst SHARE, NL-9713 AV Groningen, Netherlands
[2] Int Inst Populat Sci, Dept Dev Studies, Bombay, Maharashtra, India
关键词
amputation; leg; prosthesis; Rehabilitation; PROSTHESIS EXPERIENCE SCALES; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; PSYCHOSOCIAL ADJUSTMENT; TRINITY AMPUTATION;
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10.1177/0309364613489332
中图分类号
R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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摘要
Background: Positive adjustments to amputation and an artificial limb play important roles in the rehabilitation process. Objectives: To study the different facets of adjustments to amputation and an artificial limb in lower limb amputees and to assess the possible role of different background and amputation-related factors that could potentially influence these adjustments. Study design: Cross-sectional. Methods: Adult unilateral and non-congenital lower limb amputees (n = 368) met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using structured questionnaires including patient's background, amputation and the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales. Results: Amputees were on average satisfied with the functioning of the prosthesis, moderately psychosocially adjusted and not restricted in performing functional and social activities, except for athletic activities. Age, employment, daily use of prosthesis and assistive device use were the most important factors associated with adjustments to amputation and prosthesis, followed by gender, co-morbidity and amputation level. Conclusions: Evaluation of employment status and measures to curb unemployment through vocational rehabilitation and providing assistance for placement should be intrinsic to the rehabilitation programme. Future studies are envisaged to understand the underlying factors determining the extent of daily use of prosthesis and the reasons for the use of assistive devices by the amputees. Clinical relevance Proper appraisal and measures to alleviate employment and co-morbidity, related issues, routine evaluation of daily use of prosthesis and providing appropriate gait training might facilitate immediate and long-term adjustment.
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