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Perceived self-efficacy and specific self-reported outcomes in persons with lower-limb amputation using a

Saffran Möller1, Kerstin Hagberg2,3,4, Kersti Samulesson5

  • 1a School of Health and Welfare , Jönköping University, Jönköping , Sweden.

Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology
|April 4, 2017
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High self-efficacy in lower-limb amputees correlates with better prosthetic use and mobility. This psychological factor is key for rehabilitation outcomes, regardless of knee joint type.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to succeed, is crucial for managing chronic conditions.
  • Lower-limb amputation presents significant challenges impacting physical function, mobility, and overall well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure self-efficacy in individuals with lower-limb amputations.
  • To investigate the relationship between self-efficacy and prosthetic outcomes (use, mobility, problems, global health).
  • To examine if prosthetic knee unit type influences these outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 42 individuals with lower-limb amputations.
  • Utilized the General Self-Efficacy (GSE) Scale and the Questionnaire for Persons with a Transfemoral Amputation (Q-TFA).
Keywords:
Self-efficacyamputationprosthetic kneeprosthetic limbtrans-femoral amputation

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  • Participants were categorized by prosthetic knee type: non-microprocessor-controlled (non-MPK) or microprocessor-controlled (MPK).

    • Main Results:

    • The sample reported high General Self-Efficacy (GSE) scores.
    • GSE scores significantly correlated with prosthetic use, mobility, and amputation-related problem scores.
    • Higher GSE was linked to increased prosthetic use, better mobility, and global health, with fewer problems.

    Conclusions:

    • High self-efficacy is associated with greater prosthetic use, improved mobility, and better overall health in lower-limb amputees.
    • No significant differences in outcomes were found between non-MPK and MPK knee users.
    • Rehabilitation should integrate psychological support, focusing on enhancing self-efficacy for improved prosthetic outcomes and quality of life.