Health-related quality of life after major extremity trauma: qualitative research with military service members and clinicians to inform measurement of patient-reported outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to understand health-related quality of life (HRQOL) factors for adults who experience major extremity trauma, including limb preservation and amputation, to guide the selection and creation of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures.

Methods

A thematic content qualitative analysis was used to study service members (SMs) with a history of major extremity trauma and clinical providers with expertise in limb trauma, limb loss, and limb preservation/reconstruction. Focus groups were conducted at three Military Treatment Facilities and one Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Results

Fifty-six SMs and 34 clinicians participated. Thirty-six percent of focus group comments were coded under Physical Health, 31% Emotional Health

SUBMITTER: Tyner CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12689715 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature