2002
DOI: 10.1080/09638280210150014
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Body image and prosthesis satisfaction in the lower limb amputee

Abstract: The present research is instructive of the close relationship between body image and prosthesis satisfaction, as well as gender variations in these relationships, in lower-limb prosthesis users. These findings have implications for targeted service provision in prosthetic rehabilitation.

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“…Those who the participants perceived as judging them purely on the basis of their prosthesis were viewed as closed-minded and rejected as potential partners, before the opportunity to reject the amputee arose. These findings support those of other researchers who argue that by being publically open about the prosthesis, amputees reject any stigmatization of their physical appearance and prevent internalizing a feeling of inferiority to that of able-bodied people [13].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 82%
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“…Those who the participants perceived as judging them purely on the basis of their prosthesis were viewed as closed-minded and rejected as potential partners, before the opportunity to reject the amputee arose. These findings support those of other researchers who argue that by being publically open about the prosthesis, amputees reject any stigmatization of their physical appearance and prevent internalizing a feeling of inferiority to that of able-bodied people [13].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 82%
“…Yet the impact of amputation is much broader than physical functioning (for example, effects on body image and psychosocial adjustment [13][14][15]. Furthermore, Nauert [16] notes that much of the limited research into experiences of living with an amputation has focused on male participants, reflecting the higher incidence of amputation amongst men than women [17][18][19].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…However, there is some evidence that following limb loss, women are more likely to experience depression than men [10] and have greater difficulty with emotional adaptation to role changes [11][12]. There is also limited evidence that compared with men, women with limb loss have a higher degree of body-image anxiety [13]; body-image anxiety may also be associated with lower levels of prosthesis satisfaction [14]. Additionally, women may have different requirements than men for prostheses because of different patterns of footwear usage [15].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Following a lower limb amputation, many individuals face stressful situations such as phantom pain [1], loss of functional independence [2], and body image issues [3]. The coping abilities of individuals who had an amputation are greatly utilized and some may be overwhelmed by the task at hand.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%