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Body image and self-esteem in lower-limb amputees
Lukas A Holzer1, Florian Sevelda2, Georg Fraberger2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Plos One
|March 26, 2014
Summary
Lower-limb amputations significantly impact body image and quality of life (QoL). While self-esteem is not directly affected by amputation, phantom pain sensation negatively influences it.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Psychological impact of amputation
- Quality of Life studies
Background:
- Lower-limb amputation is a life-altering procedure due to various diseases.
- Amputation significantly affects patients' psychological well-being and daily living.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of lower-limb amputations on body image and self-esteem.
- To assess the effect of amputation on patients' overall quality of life (QoL).
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 298 participants (149 lower-limb amputees and 149 controls).
- Utilized questionnaires including the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), Rosenberg Self-esteem (RSE) scale, and SF-36 Health Survey for QoL.
- Statistical analysis included ANOVA and student's t-test.
Main Results:
- Lower-limb amputees exhibited significantly lower MBSRQ scores (body image) and SF-36 scores (QoL) compared to controls.
- No statistically significant difference in Rosenberg Self-esteem (RSE) scores was found between amputees and controls.
- Phantom pain sensation was associated with significantly reduced self-esteem.
Conclusions:
- Lower-limb amputation substantially affects patients' body image and quality of life.
- Self-esteem appears to be independent of the amputation itself but is significantly influenced by phantom pain.
- Addressing phantom pain is crucial for improving self-esteem in lower-limb amputees.
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