Quality of Life in Patients with Lower Limb Amputation: Does It Affect Post-amputation Pain, Functional Status, Emotional Status and Perception of Body Image?

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 334-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yesim Akyol ◽  
Berna Tander ◽  
Ahmet Salim Goktepe ◽  
Ismail Safaz ◽  
Omer Kuru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Emotional Status

scholarly journals Quality of life, body image and self-esteem in patients with unilateral transtibial amputations

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuria Sarroca ◽  
José Valero ◽  
Javier Deus ◽  
Josefa Casanova ◽  
María José Luesma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire

AbstractAmputation represents a drastic impact on the patient’s body and perception. This cross-sectional study aims to analyse the aesthetic concern represented by body image, self-esteem and quality of life in patients with unilateral transtibial amputations of lower limbs compared to control group. People living with amputations present lower average levels than controls in all subscales of the SF-36 (Short Form 36 Health Survey) quality of life questionnaire, and in both the physical component summary and the mental component summary, although the difference is not statistically significant in the latter. These patients present a significantly lower mean score (p = 0.002) in the MBSRQ (Body-Self Relations Questionnaire) body image questionnaire: 2.64 ± 0.49 opposed to 3.16 ± 0.55 in controls. People living with amputations had a lower mean score on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale than controls (34.44 ± 4.61 v 36.04 ± 3.63). The results also show that amputation has a significant influence on the BI (Body image) of patients with unilateral transtibial amputations. SE (Self-Esteem) seems to be an aspect that is not significantly affected by lower limb amputation, although these patients scored a lower mean on the RSE scale compared to the control group. We consider it is highly relevant to assess QoL (Quality of life), BI and SE in patients after a lower limb amputation process.

Prosthesis satisfaction and quality of life in US service members with combat-related major lower-limb amputation

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan L. Eskridge ◽  
Amber L. Dougherty ◽  
Jessica R. Watrous ◽  
Cameron T. McCabe ◽  
Jill M. Cancio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Limb Amputation

scholarly journals Quality of Life Following a Lower Limb Amputation in Diabetic Patients: A Longitudinal and Multicenter Study

Psychiatry ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-57
Author(s):  
Susana Pedras ◽  
Estela Vilhena ◽  
Rui Carvalho ◽  
M. Graça Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Diabetic Patients

Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Relationship to Mental Health Symptoms and Quality of Life After a Deployment-related Lower Limb Amputation

Spine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (19) ◽  
pp. 1368-1375
Author(s):  
Brittney Mazzone ◽  
Shawn Farrokhi ◽  
Brad D. Hendershot ◽  
Cameron T. McCabe ◽  
Jessica R. Watrous
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Health Symptoms

scholarly journals Physical activity and quality of life in adults and elderly individuals with lower limb amputation

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (7) ◽  
pp. 985-990
Author(s):  
Victor Hugo De Melo ◽  
Ricardo Augusto Leoni de Sousa ◽  
Alex Cleber Improta-Caria ◽  
Marco Antônio Prado Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Elderly Individuals

Effects of including core strengthening exercise as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation programmes on people with lower-limb amputation: a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Sofía Mosteiro-Losada ◽  
Silvia Varela ◽  
Oscar García-García ◽  
Iván Martínez-Lemos ◽  
Carlos Ayán
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation

Background/aims Exercise can be a useful rehabilitation approach for people with lower-limb amputation. However, there is a lack of research in this regard. The aim of this study was to analyse functional mobility, walking speed, range of motion and quality of life changes experienced by people with lower-limb amputation after taking part in a comprehensive exercise programme that included core strengthening exercises. Methods This was a pilot study including six individuals who carried out a comprehensive exercise programme, which was performed once a week for 5 months. During the first 2 weeks, the participants attended 1-hour sessions that focused on the execution of diaphragmatic breathing and body scheme exercises. From the fourth week until the end of the intervention, the sessions were much longer, and included a warm-up phase, two circuit training workouts for core strength and balance, and a final stretching routine. Results Significant improvements were found in the participants' functional mobility (P=0.007) and walking speed (P=0.001). The exercise intervention did not have a significant impact on the participants' range of motion and quality of life. Conclusions In a group of people with lower-limb amputation, the performance of a comprehensive exercise programme that included core strengthening, was found to be beneficial for functional mobility and walking speed, although no significant effect was observed for range of motion and quality of life measures.

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