Psychometric Properties of Functional, Ambulatory, and Quality of Life Instruments in Lower Limb Amputees: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 100 (12) ◽  
pp. 2354-2370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethan M. Balk ◽  
Abhilash Gazula ◽  
Georgios Markozannes ◽  
Hannah J. Kimmel ◽  
Ian J. Saldanha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

scholarly journals BENEFITS OF GENIUM MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED KNEE ON AMBULATION, MOBILITY, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND QUALITY OF LIFE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milana Mileusnic ◽  
Lena Rettinger ◽  
Michael Jason Highsmith ◽  
Andreas Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Oral Presentation ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
National Assembly ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

INTRODUCTION Several years ago, a new microprocessor controlled knee (MPK), Genium, was introduced containing sensors, algorithms and technical solutions that enable a range of new functions to lower limb amputees. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effect of the knee on ambulation, mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs) and quality of life (QoL). Abstract PDF  Link: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cpoj/article/view/32033/24449 How to cite: Mileusnic M, Rettinger L, Highsmith M.J, Hahn A. BENEFITS OF GENIUM MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED KNEE ON AMBULATION, MOBILITY, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND QUALITY OF LIFE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. CANADIAN PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS JOURNAL, VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2, 2018; ABSTRACT, ORAL PRESENTATION AT THE AOPA’S 101ST NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, SEPT. 26-29, VANCOUVER, CANADA, 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v1i2.32033                                                                           Abstracts were Peer-reviewed by the American Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) 101st National Assembly Scientific Committee.  http://www.aopanet.org/

Adult oral health‐related quality of life instruments: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fedrico Riva ◽  
Mariana Seoane ◽  
Michael Eduardo Reichenheim ◽  
Georgios Tsakos ◽  
Roger Keller Celeste
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments

scholarly journals Quality of life instruments and definitions in individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic review

Spinal Cord ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 438-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
M R Hill ◽  
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V K Noonan ◽  
B M Sakakibara ◽  
W C Miller
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments

scholarly journals Psychometric properties and feasibility of use of dementia specific quality of life instruments for use in care settings: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura J. Hughes ◽  
Nicolas Farina ◽  
Thomas E. Page ◽  
Naji Tabet ◽  
Sube Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Cosmin Checklist ◽  
Many Instruments ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Quality Instruments

ABSTRACTBackground:Over 400,000 people live in care home settings in the UK. One way of understanding and improving the quality of care provided is by measuring and understanding the quality of life (QoL) of those living in care homes. This review aimed to identify and examine the psychometric properties including feasibility of use of dementia-specific QoL measures developed or validated for use in care settings.Design:Systematic review.Methods:Instruments were identified using four electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and CINAHL) and lateral search techniques. Searches were conducted in January 2017. Studies which reported on the development and/or validation of dementia specific QoL instruments for use in care settings written in English were eligible for inclusion. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the COSMIN checklist. Feasibility was assessed using a checklist developed specifically for the review.Results:Six hundred and sixteen articles were identified in the initial search. After de-duplication, screening and further lateral searches were performed, 25 studies reporting on 9 dementia-specific QoL instruments for use in care home settings were included in the review. Limited evidence was available on the psychometric properties of many instruments identified. Higher-quality instruments were not easily accessible or had low feasibility of use.Conclusions:Few high-quality instruments of QoL validated for use in care home settings are readily or freely available. This review highlights the need to develop a well-validated measure of QoL for use within care homes that is also feasible and accessible.

Mobility, prosthesis use and health-related quality of life of bilateral lower limb amputees from the 2008 Sichuan earthquake

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wing Sum Li ◽  
Sze Ying Chan ◽  
Wai Wang Chau ◽  
Sheung-wai Law ◽  
Kai Ming Chan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Sichuan Earthquake ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Bilateral Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

Background: The 2008 Sichuan Earthquake resulted in many amputees, yet due to the rare incidence, few studies have explored the rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life of bilateral lower limb amputees after major natural disasters. Objectives: To evaluate rehabilitation outcomes of 17 young and adult bilateral lower limb amputees under the StandTall rehabilitation programme and to identify factors associated with successful functional recovery of bilateral amputees after large-scale disasters. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Mobility (amputee mobility predictor), prosthesis use (Houghton Scale) and health-related quality of life (Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scale, Short Form 12) were evaluated through questionnaires and performance-based assessments. Means of scores were compared using T-tests. Results: Subjects with bilateral through-knee or transtibial amputations had less activity restriction ( p < 0.01) and higher mobility ( p = 0.03). Subjects using prostheses more than 50% waking time had better general adjustment ( p = 0.02) and less functional restriction ( p = 0.01). Exercise and education were associated with higher mobility ( p = 0.06) and mental quality of life, respectively ( p = 0.09). Conclusions: Amputation level and knee joint salvage, prosthesis use, exercise and education were associated with better rehabilitation outcomes including ambulation, adjustment and quality of life in bilateral lower limb amputees from the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake. Clinical relevance The study examined a unique group of traumatic bilateral lower limb amputees who were young and healthy before having traumatic amputations from a single episode of natural disaster. The factors associated with better functional recovery after the earthquake were investigated and may support future development of post-disaster rehabilitation strategies for bilateral lower limb amputees.

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