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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Lower limb amputations lead to physical limitations and emotional distress.
  • Understanding non-psychotic disorders in amputees is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate non-psychotic disorders in individuals with lower limb amputations.
  • To identify factors associated with psychological morbidity in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 138 lower limb amputees.
  • Utilized the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) to assess psychiatric disorders.
  • Employed chi-square, Student's t-test, and logistic regression for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • A prevalence of 43% for mental disorders was observed.
  • Male gender and being married were associated with lower psychological problems.
  • Lack of independence and multiple comorbidities significantly increased psychological morbidity.

Conclusions:

  • High prevalence of mental disorders necessitates psychological and social assessment for lower limb amputees.
  • Addressing dependency and comorbidities is key to improving mental health outcomes.
  • Encouraging self-care and return to activities is vital for rehabilitation.