Prosthesis satisfaction and quality of life in US service members with combat-related major lower-limb amputation.
Prosthet Orthot Int
; 46(1): 68-74, 2022 Feb 01.
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| ID: mdl-34789707
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Military amputee patient care programs offer extensive services, including advanced prosthetic devices, to restore function and improve quality of life (QOL) among veterans and service members with combat-related limb loss, but research on satisfaction with these devices is limited.OBJECTIVE:
To assess prosthesis satisfaction and QOL in US service members and veterans with combat-related major lower-limb amputation. STUDYDESIGN:
Cross-sectional study.METHODS:
Eighty-six participants with combat-related major lower-limb amputation completed the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS) Satisfaction with Device scale and Quality of Well-Being Scale, Self-Administered, for the Wounded Warrior Recovery Project.RESULTS:
Most participants (62%-88%) responded Agree or Strongly Agree to OPUS Satisfaction with Device items on the fit, weight, comfort, ease of donning, appearance, and durability of their prosthesis. By contrast, the majority of participants (55%-79%) responded Disagree or Strongly Disagree to items on clothes being free of wear and tear, skin free of abrasions and irritations, and the affordability of their prosthesis. In linear regression analysis, total OPUS Satisfaction with Device score was positively associated with Quality of Well-Being Scale, Self-Administered score (ß = 0.0058; P = 0.004).CONCLUSIONS:
Findings indicate the majority of participants were satisfied with the overall functionality of their prosthesis, but dissatisfied with the effect of their prosthesis on clothing and skin, as well as expenses related to their prosthesis. Additionally, prosthesis satisfaction was positively associated with QOL.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Membros Artificiais
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Amputados
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Prosthet Orthot Int
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá