Correlation of ambulation potential with quality of life in lower limb amputees
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174840Keywords:
Quality of life, Lower limb amputation, SF 36, LCI, TUG, Kuppuswamy indexAbstract
Background: To identify the effect of walking ability on quality of life in lower limb amputees and draw a correlation between prosthesis use, socio economic status and quality of life. It was an Observational Cross sectional study.
Methods: Lower limb amputees excluding hip disarticulation and bilateral lower limb amputation, individuals above eighteen years of age who attended rehabilitation research centre outpatient door were interviewed. Structured questionnaire including patient background, amputation characteristics and details regarding prosthesis, was administered along with detailed musculoskeletal examination. Outcome variables: Locomotor capability index (LCI) and timed up and go test (TUG) were used for ambulation potential and Short form 36 (SF 36) for quality of life.
Results: Significant correlation was observed between mental health short form 36 score and locomotor capability index (basic and advanced). Poor negative correlation of SF 36 score was observed with age (r=-0.125, p=0.006S). Significant correlation was observed between Physical Health Short Form 36 score and locomotor capability index (basic and advanced), and this correlation was higher and more significant. Poor negative correlation of SF 36 score was observed with age (r=-0.203, p<0.001S).
Conclusions: Ability to ambulate is an independent factor that has a positive correlation with quality of life.
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