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Stephen T Wegener¹, Ellen J Mackenzie, Patti Ephraim

¹Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.

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This study shows that a community-based self-management (SM) program significantly reduces depression and improves functional status in individuals with limb loss compared to standard support groups.

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Medicine
Behavioral Science
Psychology

Background:

Limb loss presents significant challenges to physical and mental well-being.
Existing support groups offer some benefit, but enhanced interventions are needed.
Self-management (SM) interventions empower individuals to actively manage their health.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based self-management (SM) intervention for individuals with major limb loss.
To compare the SM intervention's outcomes against standard support group activities.
To test the hypothesis that SM intervention yields superior outcomes.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial was conducted in a general community setting.
Participants (N=522) with major limb loss were assigned to either an SM intervention (N=287) or a control group (N=235).
The SM intervention consisted of nine 90-minute group sessions led by trained volunteers, with high retention rates (97% immediate, 91% at 6 months).

Main Results:

The SM group showed significantly lower odds of depression at treatment completion (50% less likely) and 6-month follow-up (40% less likely).
Treatment completers in the SM group experienced a 70% reduction in depression likelihood post-treatment, sustained at 6 months.
Significant improvements were observed in functional limitations (at 6 months) and general self-efficacy (immediate posttreatment and 6 months) for the SM group.

Conclusions:

Community-based self-management (SM) interventions are effective in improving outcomes for individuals with limb loss.
The SM intervention offers benefits beyond those provided by standard support groups.
The intervention's impact was particularly pronounced in specific subgroups: those less than 3 years post-amputation, under 65 years old, or with pre-existing secondary conditions.