Analysis of selected factors determining quality of life in patients after lower limb amputation- a review article

• Authors: Anna Grzebień , Mariusz Chabowski , Maciej Malinowski , Izabella Uchmanowicz , Magdalena Milan , Dariusz Janczak

Abstracts

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The amputation of the lower limb is a crippling procedure, which impairs both physical and mental aspect of the patient’s life and therefore, it is important to provide these patients with comprehensive health care. Patients and their families must change their lives and reorganize them, which is undoubtedly associated with a decrease in the quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyze various determinants of quality of life in patients after lower limb amputation and their impact on the physical, mental and social aspect of life. Based on the available literature, this paper discusses certain factors determining quality of life, including the presence of phantom pain and stump pain, the way patients move, independence in daily activity, occupational activity, and access to rehabilitation. Analysis of the impact of particular factors on quality of life in people after lower limb amputation may contribute to the improvement and introduction of new paradigms regarding care provided for amputees.

Keywords

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amputation; lower limb; quality of life

• Publisher: Index Copernicus International
• Journal: Polish Journal of Surgery
• Year: 2017
• Volume: 89(2)
• Pages: 57-61

Contributors

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Anna Grzebień

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Mariusz Chabowski

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Maciej Malinowski

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Izabella Uchmanowicz

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Magdalena Milan

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Dariusz Janczak

Identifiers

DOI

10.5604/01.3001.0009.8980