Occupational Performance Role and Satisfaction among Lower Limb Amputees with Different Adaptive Devices Usage

The purpose of this study was determine the level of occupational performance (self-care and non-self-care) and satisfaction of lower limb amputation with using different assistive devices. This study based on the survey of 35 subjects, which used different assistive devices; prosthetics, wheelchair...

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Published inProcedia, social and behavioral sciences Vol. 222; pp. 432 - 441
Main Authors Vetrayan, Jayachandran, Ghafar, Nurulain Binti Abd, Paulraj, Smily Jesu Priya Victor, Murad, Mohd Suleiman
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 23.06.2016
Subjects
assistive devices
functional level
Lower limb amputation
satisfaction
assistive devices
satisfaction
Lower limb amputation
functional level
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ISSN1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.05.205

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Summary:The purpose of this study was determine the level of occupational performance (self-care and non-self-care) and satisfaction of lower limb amputation with using different assistive devices. This study based on the survey of 35 subjects, which used different assistive devices; prosthetics, wheelchairs, axilla crutches and walking frame while performing major functional activities. This study used questionnaire from Participation Survey-Mobility Version 2 (PARTS-Mv2) for independent measure level of the amputees. The finding shows there was significant difference in occupational performance role and satisfaction among younger age lower limb amputees with different adaptive devices usage.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.05.205