scholarly journals Assessment of the quality of life of lower-limb amputees with orthosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. e18-e19
Author(s):  
M. Rekik ◽  
A. Haj Salah ◽  
M. Sghir ◽  
I. Ksibi ◽  
W. Said ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

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.

Reliability and construct validity of the Turkish version of the Trinity Amputation and Prosthetic Experience Scales (TAPES) in lower limb amputees

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Semra Topuz ◽  
Özlem Ülger ◽  
Yavuz Yakut ◽  
Fatma Gül Şener
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Nottingham Health Profile ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Activity Restriction ◽  
The Trinity ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

Background: In Turkey there is no amputee-specific instrument to measure health-related quality of life in lower limb amputees. Objectives: To evaluate the validity and reliability of a Turkish version of the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES). Study design: Outcome study to determine test–retest reliability and construct validity of the adapted Turkish version of the TAPES. Methods: After translation/retranslation of the TAPES, the Turkish version of the TAPES was applied to 47 amputees. A quality of life evaluation (Nottingham Health Profile), a satisfaction evaluation (Satisfaction with Prosthesis), and a functional assessment tool (Amputee Mobility Predictor) were also performed and analysed. Results: On the basis of retesting, the Turkish version of the TAPES was observed to be reliable. The first domain of the Turkish version, which includes psychosocial adjustment, activity restriction and satisfaction with the prosthesis, was found to be valid. However, the validity of the second domain could not be analysed. Conclusions: The Turkish version of the multidimensional TAPES survey is valid and reliable in Turkish unilateral lower limb amputees and may be used in clinical situations to assess the needs of amputees. Clinical relevance The Turkish version of the TAPES quality-of-life measurement tool for amputees is a valid instrument for assessing the effectiveness of rehabilitation and clinical applications.

Reliability and construct validity of a new Danish translation of the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire in a population of Danish amputees

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 469-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Christensen ◽  
Patrick Doherty ◽  
Jakob Bue Bjorner ◽  
Henning Langberg
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Residual Limb ◽  
Evaluation Questionnaire ◽  
Social Burden ◽  
Reliability Estimates ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

Background:Most amputees live with their prostheses for a long time. Therefore, quality of life is an important outcome for lower limb amputees.Objective:To translate the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire (PEQ) and evaluate psychometric properties.Study Design:Methodological research.Methods:Lower limb amputees responded to electronic versions of the PEQ and SF-36v2 at baseline (n=64), after two weeks (n=51), and after 12 weeks (n=50). Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) analyses of the baseline and two weeks test-retest data. Estimates for standard error of measurement (SEM) were calculated based on reliability estimates. Construct validity was evaluated by testing using hypotheses testing.Results:Reliability estimates (ICC/Cronbach’s alpha) for the nine subscales were: Social Burden (0.85/0.76), Appearance (0.85/0.72), Residual Limb Health (0.80/0.69), Well-Being (0.78/0.90), Utility (0.76/0.89), Frustration (0.74/0.90), Perceived Response (0.62/0.80), Ambulation (0.61/0.94), Sounds (0.51/0.65). Construct validity was supported in three out of four subscales evaluated.Conclusions:The subscales Social Burden, Appearance, Well-Being, Utility and Frustration had consistent high reliability, supporting their use in assessing the prosthesis related quality of life in lower limb amputees. Results were mixed on three other scales (Residual Limb Health, Perceived Response, and Ambulation), while one scale, Sounds, had consistent low reliability.Clinical relevanceFor the first time a patient reported disease specific quality of life measure for lower limb amputees is available in Danish. Health care providers can now identify patients with reduced quality of life and measure treatment and rehabilitation effects over time.

Factors affecting quality of life in lower limb amputees

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richa Sinha ◽  
Wim JA van den Heuvel ◽  
Perianayagam Arokiasamy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Phantom Limb ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

Background: Quality of life (QoL) is increasingly being recognized as an important outcome for rehabilitation programs, and has mainly been used to compare the efficacy of interventions or to compare amputees with other diseased populations. There is relatively a limited number of studies primarily focusing on analyzing the multitude of factors influencing QoL in amputees.Objectives: To identify important background and amputation related factors which affect quality of life (QoL) in lower limb amputees, and to compare QoL profile of amputees’ to that of general population.Study design: Cross-sectional.Methods: Lower limb amputees 18 years and above from a rehabilitation centre, a limb-fitting centre and four limb-fitting camps were interviewed ( n = 605). Structured questionnaires included patient background and amputation characteristics, and the MOS short-form health survey (SF-36) for assessing QoL. The SF-36 was administered to a general adult population using purposive sampling ( n = 184).Results: SF-36 PCS and MCS scores were found to be significantly lower for amputees when compared to those for the general population. In this study, employment status, use of an assistive device, use of a prosthesis, comorbidities, phantom-limb pain and residual stump pain were found to predict both PCS and MCS scores significantly, and explained 47.8% and 29.7% of variance respectively. Age and time since amputation accounted for an additional 3% of variance in PCS scores.Conclusions: The abovementioned factors should be addressed in order to ensure holistic reintegration and participation, and to enable the amputees to regain or maintain QoL. Prospective longitudinal studies are recommended to systematically study the change in QoL over time and to assess its determinants.Clinical relevanceProper appraisal of abovementioned factors in the rehabilitation programme would assist in establishing a treatment protocol, which would adequately address QoL in amputees.

scholarly journals Quality of life, body image, and mobility in lower-limb amputees using high-tech prostheses: A pragmatic trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 101405
Author(s):  
Burcu Burçak ◽  
Bilge Kesikburun ◽  
Belma Füsun Köseoğlu ◽  
Öznur Öken ◽  
Asuman Doğan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Pragmatic Trial ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

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
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