It was found that they also preferredmethods of prevention which required less effort, was cost-effective, and were also practical.Conclusion: More focus should be placed on contracture prevention methods which were most complied with by the patients.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Objectives: This study aims to assess the level of awareness of transtibial amputee patients on stump contractures and their compliance withefforts implemented to prevent the condition.Patients and methods: This study included 50 unilateral transtibial amputees (26 males, 24 females; mean age 55.4±14.7 years; range,18 to 78 years) who met the respondent criteria of the study.
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Key Findings & Data:The respondents were randomly selected and were issued with a questionnaire.Results: The majority of the transtibial amputees were aware of stump contracture complications.
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Conclusion & Impact:It was found that they also preferredmethods of prevention which required less effort, was cost-effective, and were also practical.Conclusion: More focus should be placed on contracture prevention methods which were most complied with by the patients.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to assess the level of awareness of transtibial amputee patients on stump contractures and their compliance withefforts implemented to prevent the condition.Patients and methods: This study included 50 unilateral transtibial amputees (26 males, 24 females; mean age 55.4±14.7 years; range,18 to 78 years) who met the respondent criteria of the study. The respondents were randomly selected and were issued with a questionnaire.Results: The majority of the transtibial amputees were aware of stump contracture complications. It was found that they also preferredmethods of prevention which required less effort, was cost-effective, and were also practical.Conclusion: More focus should be placed on contracture prevention methods which were most complied with by the patients. This isbecause the effectiveness of a prevention method is highly influenced by patients’ compliance with the method. Patients with a higher risk ofdeveloping stump contractures should be also given more attention in post-amputation care.
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OSMAN, N. A. A., GHOLİZADEH, H., GHAZALİ, M. F., RAZAK, N. A. A. (2022). zmir'de beslenme ve diyet polikliniğine başvuran kadınlarda obezite prevalansı ve ilişkili risk faktörlerinin belirlenmesi. Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation, Cilt: 64 - Sayı: 3, 268–276. https://ajindex.com/articles/613891
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