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Older adults with lower-limb amputations (LLA) exhibit varied prosthesis use post-rehabilitation, influenced by personal and environmental factors. Rehabilitation should address individual needs and common influencing factors for better outcomes.

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  • Geriatric rehabilitation
  • Prosthetics and orthotics
  • Amputee care

Background:

  • Increasing prevalence of lower-limb amputations (LLA) in older adults.
  • Growing interest in factors influencing prosthesis use post-rehabilitation.
  • Need for understanding resource allocation in geriatric rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Examine prosthesis use patterns in older adults (over 50) with new LLA after rehabilitation.
  • Identify factors that enhance or impede prosthesis use post-discharge.
  • Characterize user profiles for tailored rehabilitation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized StepWatch Activity Monitor and Prosthetic Profile of the Amputee Questionnaire.
  • Conducted semi-structured interviews analyzed using the International Classification of Functioning and Disability.
  • Assessed prosthesis use and influencing factors at 12 weeks post-rehabilitation discharge.

Main Results:

  • Identified two distinct user profiles: 'Regular Users' and 'Strategic Users'.
  • Prosthesis use varied, with 'Regular Users' integrating it broadly and 'Strategic Users' for specific tasks.
  • Key influencing factors included body functions (pain), personal aspects (independence), and environmental elements (social support, home adaptations).

Conclusions:

  • Older adults with LLA demonstrate diverse prosthesis usage patterns after rehabilitation.
  • Factors affecting prosthesis use were consistent across identified user profiles.
  • Rehabilitation teams should balance individualized patient goals with consideration of common influencing factors for effective prosthetic training.