Mariana Theozzo Padovani1, Marielza Regina Ismael Martins1, Alexandre Venâncio2, José Eduardo Nogueira Forni1. 1. Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil, 1. Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil. 2. Hospital de Câncer de Barretos, Barretos, SP, Brazil, 2. Hospital de Câncer de Barretos, Barretos, SP, Brazil.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate emotional factors such as anxiety and depression, and the Quality of Life of individuals with chronic persistent pain after amputation in order to identify the interindividual variation in response to pain. METHODS: This was a descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. Twenty seven patients were interviewed. The instruments have rated the sociodemographic, clinical and economic profile (semistructured interview) and the Quality of Life (generic Quality of Life questionnaire SF-12) and emotional factors (HAD scale) of the interviewed patients. RESULTS: It was identified that the most frequent amputations occur in males aged 18-38 years and are related to occupational accidents. The Quality of Life was compromised in both components of physical and mental health. Furthermore, anxiety levels were more prevalent in the range from aged 18 to 38 years old, while the levels of depression were most prevalent among the elderly (60 to 80 years old). CONCLUSION: The impairment of Quality of Life and change in the perception of body image has a major impact on adherence to the rehabilitation program and the functional prognosis. Therapeutic orientation is, therefore, critical after this type of surgery. Level of Evidence II, Descriptive and Exploratory Study.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate emotional factors such as anxiety and depression, and the Quality of Life of individuals with chronic persistent pain after amputation in order to identify the interindividual variation in response to pain. METHODS: This was a descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. Twenty seven patients were interviewed. The instruments have rated the sociodemographic, clinical and economic profile (semistructured interview) and the Quality of Life (generic Quality of Life questionnaire SF-12) and emotional factors (HAD scale) of the interviewed patients. RESULTS: It was identified that the most frequent amputations occur in males aged 18-38 years and are related to occupational accidents. The Quality of Life was compromised in both components of physical and mental health. Furthermore, anxiety levels were more prevalent in the range from aged 18 to 38 years old, while the levels of depression were most prevalent among the elderly (60 to 80 years old). CONCLUSION: The impairment of Quality of Life and change in the perception of body image has a major impact on adherence to the rehabilitation program and the functional prognosis. Therapeutic orientation is, therefore, critical after this type of surgery. Level of Evidence II, Descriptive and Exploratory Study.
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Amputation; Chronic pain; Quality of life
Authors: Irena Kovačević; Višnja Majerić Kogler; Valentina Krikšić; Boris Ilić; Adriano Friganović; Štefanija Ozimec Vulinec; Jadranka Pavić; Milan Milošević; Petra Kovačević; Davorina Petek Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-03-01 Impact factor: 3.390