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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes
  • Amputation Rehabilitation

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  • Optimistic reports on amputation outcomes for advanced vascular disease often overlook patient experiences.
  • Patient assessment of amputation advantages and disadvantages is seldom acknowledged in clinical practice.

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  • To investigate the disparity between medical staff and patient views on amputation outcomes.
  • To document the long-term social, functional, and symptomatic impact of amputation from the patient's perspective.

Main Methods:

  • A detailed social study was conducted involving 67 amputees.
  • Data collection focused on patient-reported outcomes, including work status, social activity, prosthesis independence, stump symptoms, perceived benefit, and healthcare support.

Main Results:

  • A significant portion of amputees (one-third) retired from work post-amputation.
  • Three-quarters reported a decline in social activities, and only half achieved long-term independence with prostheses.
  • A quarter experienced severe stump symptoms, and only a quarter felt the amputation was beneficial; one-fifth reported inadequate medical staff support.

Conclusions:

  • Amputation for vascular disease leads to substantial physical and financial disability, social isolation, and discomfort for patients.
  • Honest and realistic communication regarding amputation implications is crucial.
  • Ongoing patient assessment and support are essential for improving outcomes and quality of life.