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Individuals with lower limb amputation decreased leisure activity but maintained high satisfaction. Key barriers included accessibility, functional, and social constraints, highlighting a disconnect between participation and satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Amputee Care
  • Leisure Studies

Background:

  • Vascular disease often leads to lower limb amputation, significantly impacting daily life.
  • Understanding the post-amputation experience, particularly in leisure, is crucial for holistic rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore leisure activities, satisfaction, and participation constraints in individuals with unilateral lower limb amputation.
  • To identify specific challenges faced by amputees in engaging with leisure post-vascular disease.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-method approach combining quantitative leisure profiles and qualitative semi-structured interviews.
  • 15 individuals with lower limb amputation assessed 2-3 months post-discharge; 8 participated in interviews.

Main Results:

  • Participants engaged in an average of 12 leisure activities, with notable decreases in crafts, nature, mechanics, and sports post-amputation.
  • Despite reduced participation, overall leisure satisfaction remained high.
  • Primary constraints identified were accessibility, material needs, functional abilities, and affective/social factors.

Conclusions:

  • Reduced leisure participation and identified constraints do not necessarily correlate with diminished leisure satisfaction.
  • Rehabilitation should address specific barriers to enhance leisure engagement for amputees.