Health-related quality of life among lower limb amputees using prostheses in Nepal: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lower limb amputation significantly impacts individuals' quality of life, with prostheses playing a crucial role in rehabilitation and mobility restoration. In Nepal, where access to advanced medical care is limited, understanding the factors affecting the well-being of prosthesis users is essential for optimizing rehabilitation services. This study investigates the sociodemographic and health-related variables influencing the quality of life among lower-limb amputees using prostheses in Nepal.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a super-specialized disability care center within a tertiary care hospital. The study included 43 amputees who had received prostheses at least five years prior and were regular users. The sample was drawn from patients at

SUBMITTER: Banskota B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11494901 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature