How does amputation affect quality of life?

A trans-femoral amputation was negatively associated with quality of life due to increased difficulty in walking with a prosthesis. Other factors such as older age, being male, longer time since amputation, level of social support and presence of diabetes also negatively affected quality of life.

Does losing a limb affect life expectancy?

Mortality following amputation ranges from 13 to 40% in 1 year, 35–65% in 3 years, and 39–80% in 5 years, being worse than most malignancies.

What problems could a person living with an amputated limb experience?

Common emotions and thoughts experienced by people after an amputation include: depression. anxiety. denial (refusing to accept they need to make changes, such as having physiotherapy, to adapt to life after an amputation)

What is the impact of amputation to the daily activities of patients?

[1–5] The age of this population is growing and, consequently, amputation is often associated with comorbidity and frailty. This health condition has a profound impact on daily functioning: pain, depression, changes in body image and mobility limitations are common problems.

How to measure quality of life in lower limb amputees?

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.

How are outcome measures used in amputee assessment?

“By incorporating outcome measures in daily practice clinicians can have the ability to evaluate the various aspects of clinical care such as level of confidence with the prosthesis, socket comfort, functional level and quality of life with the prosthesis.

What are the objectives of the Trinity amputation and prosthesis experience scales?

Objectives: To undertake preliminary research into quality of life (QOL) for a group of people with a lower-limb amputation and to investigate what aspects of the “prosthetic experience” are most strongly associated with QOL using the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES). Design: Cross-sectional survey.

What is the Sigam mobility grade for amputees?

The SIGAM mobility grades: a new population specific measure for lower limb amputees. Disability & Rehabilitation, 25, 15, 833-844. A 14 level ordinal scale to assess functional abilities of transfemoral amputees during ascent and descent of stairs. It was specifically designed to detect differences in gait styles between prosthetic devices.