Essays about: "lower limb amputation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words lower limb amputation.

  1. 1. Investigating validity and reliability of the 11-item G-SAP scale in individuals with lower limb amputation : A new questionnaire for evaluating psychological factors influencing gait

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Maria Foschi; Jeana Abou Azan; [2022]
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  3. 2. An investigation of circumstances surrounding prosthetic users’ fall and fear of falling : A Cross-Sectional Survey

    University essay from Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan; Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Jens Dyekær Nielsen; Sara Overgaard Dich; [2022]
    Keywords : Fear of falling; prosthetic user; falls; physical and psychological factors; Falls Efficacy Scale-International; ABC; G-SAP; rädsla för att falla; protestanvändare; falla ramla; fysiska och psykologiska faktorer; Falls Efficacy Scale-International; Activities-specific Balance Confidence; ; Gait-Specific Attentional Profile;

    Abstract : SummaryBackground Prosthetic users face significant challenges both physically and psychologically. Falling poses a significant risk for the individual, and a consequence of this is gaining a fear of falling and self-imposed restrictions. These consequences can have a major impact on the individuals’ health and quality of life. READ MORE

  4. 3. Quality of Life of Lower Limb Amputees in Sweden: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskap

    Author : Karolin Lindgren Westlund; [2021]
    Keywords : Amputerad; Funktionshinder; Deltagande; Livskvalité; Protes; WHOQOL-BREF;

    Abstract : Bakgrund: Mycket av tidigare forskning som har inkluderat personer med amputation på nedre extremiteten har varit fokuserad på gång och balans och på tillfredställelse med protes. Fler faktorer påverkar livskvalité och välmående än enbart avsaknad av funktionshinder. READ MORE

  5. 4. Quantifying Static and Dynamic Stability in Amputees with Low Activity

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Snorri Rafn Theodórsson; [2019]
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    Abstract : Background: Approximately 67% of lower limb amputees fall once or more every year. It is important for their daily functioning and their social life that their prosthetic device provide them with stability and security. Measuring stability for amputees and their prosthetic devices is challenging, especially for amputees with low activity level. READ MORE

  6. 5. Activity and participation at home and in the community for individuals using lower limb prostheses : A qualitative study conducted in Kiribati

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

    Author : Elin Svensk; Josefin Lång; [2018]
    Keywords : Developing countries; diabetes; Pacific Island countries PIC´s ; prostheses; participation; activity;

    Abstract : Background: Kiribati has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world. A major consequence of diabetes is amputation which creates a demand for prosthetic and orthotic services. It is well established that people with amputations who do not have access to a prosthesis experience difficulties with their mobility and participation in society. READ MORE