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Education Level Among Patients with Major Limb Amputation.
Ivan Chernev1,2, Alexandra Chernev2
1Orthopedics, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health Florence Medical Center, Florence, USA.
Cureus
|May 20, 2020
Summary
Patients with major limb amputations in South Carolina
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Public health
- Socioeconomic factors in healthcare
Background:
- Major limb amputations remain a significant health concern despite medical advancements.
- South Carolina exhibits high rates of major limb amputation, with specific regional impact.
- Lower education levels correlate with increased amputation rates and poorer post-amputation outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the educational attainment of patients undergoing major upper and lower limb amputations.
- Focus on the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, including Florence and surrounding counties.
- Investigate the relationship between education level and amputation in this specific demographic.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of amputee patients.
- Study conducted at an outpatient hospital-based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinic.
- Data collected from January 2018 to January 2019.
Main Results:
- A significant portion of amputee patients (26%) had less than a high school education.
- 33.8% had a high school education, and 14.2% had some college.
- Higher education levels were observed in 19.7% (college) and 6.3% (advanced degree) of patients.
Conclusions:
- Major limb amputations are disproportionately represented in populations with lower educational backgrounds.
- Education level, as a component of socioeconomic status, may present barriers to post-amputation rehabilitation and long-term care.
- Addressing socioeconomic factors, including education, is crucial for improving outcomes in amputee care.
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