Characteristics and prosthesis usage of amputees attending Medical Rehabilitation services in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION: Increasing numbers of limb amputation are performed globally and in Malaysia due to the rise of complications because of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Limb amputation influences many aspects of an individual's life, and prosthesis restoration is one of the primary rehabilitation goals to help amputees resume daily activities. As limited information is available in Malaysia, this study aims to determine the socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and prosthesis usage among the amputees.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study using self-developed survey form was conducted at 13 Medical Rehabilitation Clinics in Malaysia among 541 upper and lower limb amputees of any duration and cause.
RESULTS: The study population had a mean age of 54 years. Majority were males, Malays, married and had completed secondary school. About 70% of amputations were performed due to DM complications and at transtibial level. Fifty-eight percent of unilateral lower limb amputees were using prosthesis with a mean (standard deviation) of 6.48 (±4.55) hours per day. Time since amputation was the true factor associated with prosthesis usage. Longer hours of prosthesis use per day was positively correlated with longer interval after prosthesis restoration (r=0.467).
CONCLUSION: Higher aetiology of DM and lower prosthesis usage among amputees may be because of high prevalence of DM in Malaysia. The prosthesis usage and hours of use per day were low compared to the international reports, which may be influenced by sampling location and time since amputation. Nevertheless, this is a novel multicentre study on the characteristics and prosthesis usage of amputees. Hopefully, this research will assist to support, facilitate and promote prosthesis rehabilitation in Malaysia.
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2020 |
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2020 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:75 |
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The Medical journal of Malaysia - 75(2020), 5 vom: 18. Sept., Seite 519-524 |
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Englisch |
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Karim, H H A [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 24.08.2021 Date Revised 24.08.2021 published: Print Citation Status MEDLINE |
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| 520 | |a INTRODUCTION: Increasing numbers of limb amputation are performed globally and in Malaysia due to the rise of complications because of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Limb amputation influences many aspects of an individual's life, and prosthesis restoration is one of the primary rehabilitation goals to help amputees resume daily activities. As limited information is available in Malaysia, this study aims to determine the socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and prosthesis usage among the amputees | ||
| 520 | |a METHODS: A cross-sectional study using self-developed survey form was conducted at 13 Medical Rehabilitation Clinics in Malaysia among 541 upper and lower limb amputees of any duration and cause | ||
| 520 | |a RESULTS: The study population had a mean age of 54 years. Majority were males, Malays, married and had completed secondary school. About 70% of amputations were performed due to DM complications and at transtibial level. Fifty-eight percent of unilateral lower limb amputees were using prosthesis with a mean (standard deviation) of 6.48 (±4.55) hours per day. Time since amputation was the true factor associated with prosthesis usage. Longer hours of prosthesis use per day was positively correlated with longer interval after prosthesis restoration (r=0.467) | ||
| 520 | |a CONCLUSION: Higher aetiology of DM and lower prosthesis usage among amputees may be because of high prevalence of DM in Malaysia. The prosthesis usage and hours of use per day were low compared to the international reports, which may be influenced by sampling location and time since amputation. Nevertheless, this is a novel multicentre study on the characteristics and prosthesis usage of amputees. Hopefully, this research will assist to support, facilitate and promote prosthesis rehabilitation in Malaysia | ||
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