Michael P Dillon1, Matthew Quigley2, Phil Stevens3, Yuri Balasanov4, Sarah P Anderson5. 1. Discipline of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sports. La Trobe University. Electronic address: Michael.Dillon@latrobe.edu.au. 2. Discipline of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sports. La Trobe University. 3. Department of Clinical and Scientific Affairs, Hanger Clinic. 4. Graham School, University of Chicago. 5. Discipline of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sports. La Trobe University.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine which demographic, amputation, and health-related factors were associated with health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in people living with partial foot (PFA) or transtibial amputation (TTA). DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SETTING: Community. PARTICIPANTS: Adults with unilateral PFA (n=42) or TTA (n=81). INTERVENTION: Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Medial Outcome Short Form (SF-36) version 2. RESULTS: Variation in the SF-36 Physical or Mental Component Summary scores were associated with complex interactions between factors including: time since amputation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, pain interference, and physical function. Level of amputation (i.e, PFA or TTA) did not explain a significant part of the variation in either the SF-36 Physical or Mental Component Summary scores. CONCLUSION: Given the complex interactions between factors associated with the physical and mental health components of HR-QoL, there are opportunities to consider the long-term holistic care required by people living in the community with PFA or TTA.
OBJECTIVES: To determine which demographic, amputation, and health-related factors were associated with health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in people living with partial foot (PFA) or transtibial amputation (TTA). DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SETTING: Community. PARTICIPANTS: Adults with unilateral PFA (n=42) or TTA (n=81). INTERVENTION: Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Medial Outcome Short Form (SF-36) version 2. RESULTS: Variation in the SF-36 Physical or Mental Component Summary scores were associated with complex interactions between factors including: time since amputation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, pain interference, and physical function. Level of amputation (i.e, PFA or TTA) did not explain a significant part of the variation in either the SF-36 Physical or Mental Component Summary scores. CONCLUSION: Given the complex interactions between factors associated with the physical and mental health components of HR-QoL, there are opportunities to consider the long-term holistic care required by people living in the community with PFA or TTA.
Authors: Christopher R Erbes; John Ferguson; Kalia Yang; Sara Koehler-McNicholas; Melissa A Polusny; Brian J Hafner; Allen W Heinemann; Jessica Hill; Tonya Rich; Nicole Walker; Marilyn Weber; Andrew Hansen Journal: PLoS One Date: 2022-07-07 Impact factor: 3.752