Retracted: Quality of Life Following Major Limb Amputation in a Rural Community in Cameroon

Abstract

Background: Amputation is considered the last resort when a limb is no longer salvageable, a limb is dead or dying, is viable but non-functional, or is endangering the patient’s life. Limb amputation is associated with profound economic, social, and psychological effects on patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate quality of life following major limb amputation in a rural setting in west Cameroon.Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive, analytical study. Participants were interviewed and data collected using a pre-defined accredited questionnaire of the WHOQOL-BREF to assess quality of life.Results: There were 63 participants, and a majority (60.32% ) reported trauma as the cause of amputation. Participants with a prosthesis had better quality of life.Conclusion: Quality of life of people following major limb amputation in this study was generally fair according to the World Health Organization (WHO) quality of life tool.