Evaluation of Individuals with Partial or Finger Amputation After Silicone Prosthesis Use

Medipol University32 enrolled

Overview

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the psychosocial adaptation, functional capacity, and quality of life of individuals who underwent partial hand or foot amputations after using silicone hand and foot prostheses. Materials and Methods: The study included 32 patients. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants were recorded. Participants were divided into two groups as silicone hand or foot prosthesis users. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess pain levels before and after prosthesis use, the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES) were applied to evaluate functional capacity, and the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) was used to assess quality of life.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Amputation Quality of Life Psychosocial Adaptation Silicone Prosthesis

Interventions

silicone hand or finger prosthesisDEVICE

To the best of the author's knowledge, no previous studies have evaluated and compared customised finger and partial silicone prostheses in both extremities. This feature distinguishes the present study from other studies.

silicone foot and foot toe prosthesisDEVICE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Hand and foot amputation. * Aged between 18 and 60 years * Active employee * Able to walk, co-operate, move actively with hands * Who have been using prosthesis for at least 1 year and have good stump-socket compatibility, * Literate individuals were determined on a voluntary basis. Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple amputations * Severe neurological or traumatic findings * Individuals with severe deformity or posture disorder that may lead to loss of gait, balance or function. * With limitation of movement in the upper extremities

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Nottingham Health Profile (NHP)

The NHP questionnaire consists of two sections with "Yes-No" responses. The first section includes dimensions such as energy levels, pain, emotional reactions, sleep, social isolation, and physical abilities, while the second section addresses the impact of poor health on daily life, covering areas such as employment, household activities, social life, relationships, sexual life, hobbies, and vacations. The first section's total score ranges from 0-600, with higher scores indicating lower activity. The second section ranges from 0-7, with higher scores indicating lower activity.

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES)

The TAPES questionnaire evaluates psychosocial adaptation, functionality, and prosthesis satisfaction. It comprises two main sections with nine subscales. The psychosocial subscales include general adaptation, social adaptation, and restriction adaptation, with each rated on a five-point scale (1: Strongly Disagree to 5: Strongly Agree). Scores range from 5 to 25, with higher scores indicating better adaptation.

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Visual Analog Scale(VAS)

The VAS was used to measure pain in the stump before and after silicone prosthesis use. They were asked to draw their pain level on a 10 cm scale between 0-10 points as 0=no pain, 10 unbearable pain

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Evaluation of Individuals with Partial or Finger Amputation After Silicone Prosthesis Use

Overview

Conditions

Interventions

Eligibility

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Outcomes

Primary Outcomes