Sex and gender differences in quality of life and related domains for individuals with adult acquired lower-limb amputation: a scoping review

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Clinical Characteristics, Quality of Life, and Risk Factors of Amputation Stump Skin Disease and Stump Fungal Infection in Adult Amputees in Shanghai, China

“…In general, limb amputation is a life-changing event that is deemed the primary cause of global disability ( Lazzarini et al, 2018 ). Besides mobility limitations, persons with limb amputation also experience multiple health challenges including phantom limb pain, back pain, heterotopic ossification, anxiety, and depression ( Cimino et al, 2021 ). Therefore, with respect to disability and rehabilitation, there is growing recognition of the importance of improving the QoL of amputees ( Sinha and Van Den Heuvel, 2011 ; Amtmann et al, 2015 ).…”

The Effect of Motivational Interview-Based Counseling in Individuals With Amputation: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Turkey

“…Peripheral vascular disease and diabetes are the most frequent causes in developed countries (Behrendt et al, 2018; Imam et al, 2017), whereas trauma is the most frequent cause of amputations in developing countries (Rouhani & Mohajerzadeh, 2013; Shaw et al, 2018). Amputation affects the entirety of the lives of individuals and affects quality of life and changes in their lives (Cimino et al, 2022; Melo et al, 2021). Individuals who lose basic physical functions may encounter diverse and intense emotional reactions, disrupted body perception, damage to self-confidence, disruption of mental health, and difficulty sustaining social relationships (Mazzone et al, 2020).…”

Investigation of the validity and reliability of the 3-meter backward walk test in high functional level adults with lower limb amputation

“…4 Clinicians are routinely required to asses about dynamic balance among adults with LLA. 5,6 For these decisions, clinicians should use valid, reliable, quantitative, and multidimensional measures of balance test for individuals with LLA. [7][8][9] There are many clinical tests and functional balance scales that evaluate balance and gait in adults with LLA.…”

“…[9][10][11] Many tests evaluating balance and walking in the literature include activities of daily life. 1,6,7 There are activities that involve walking backward in activities of daily life. [6][7][8] While many features of the backward walking are similar to forward walking, the task demands and neural control of backward walking are generally different from forward walking.…”

“…1,6,7 There are activities that involve walking backward in activities of daily life. [6][7][8] While many features of the backward walking are similar to forward walking, the task demands and neural control of backward walking are generally different from forward walking. Backward walking alters visual flow, muscle activity, and has higher metabolic activity, so there is more activation of the sensorimotor cortices than forward walking.…”