Relationship between cognition and functional outcomes after dysvascular lower extremity amputation: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine associations between a cognitive screen and four neuropsychologic tests administered at both 6 wks and 4 mos after amputation and five functional outcomes measured 12 mos after lower extremity amputation.

Design

This study includes a prospective cohort from four medical centers. Participants were primarily male Veterans experiencing their first lower extremity amputation as a result of complications of diabetes mellitus or peripheral arterial disease. Of those eligible, 87 (64%) enrolled; 75 (86%) were retained at 12 mos. Measures included demographic/health information, four neuropsychologic measures, the Locomotor Capability Index-5, the Gronigen Activity Restriction Scale, prosthetic use, community participation, and social i

SUBMITTER: Williams RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7518634 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature