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    Effective self-management is crucial for individuals with limb loss to prevent complications. Current evidence on specific self-management interventions for limb loss is limited, highlighting a need for more research to guide best practices.

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    • Rehabilitation Medicine
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    • Patient Self-Management

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    • Self-management is vital for individuals with long-term conditions, including limb loss.
    • Effective self-care of the residual limb, prosthesis, and socket interface is essential to prevent complications like skin breakdown and falls.
    • There is a significant gap in evidence regarding effective self-management interventions for preventing secondary complications in people with limb loss.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically review existing literature on self-management interventions and outcomes for individuals with limb loss.
    • To analyze the impact of self-management on residual limb health and prosthesis use.
    • To identify gaps in the current evidence base for limb loss self-management.

    Main Methods:

    • A systematic literature review was conducted across multiple databases.
    • Inclusion criteria focused on self-management interventions or outcomes, including skin integrity, prosthesis fit, and complication prevention education.
    • The Cincinnati Childrens' LEGEND appraisal forms were utilized for article analysis and grading.

    Main Results:

    • Seven articles met the inclusion criteria out of 40 initially identified.
    • Three articles specifically addressed silicone liner management.
    • Four articles focused on residual limb skin issues related to self-management.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-management is a critical factor in preventing complications for individuals with limb loss.
    • There is a notable lack of high-quality experimental studies on self-management interventions for limb loss compared to other conditions like diabetes.
    • Further research is required to establish optimal self-management strategies and interventions for this population.