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PROClass: The Development and Validation of a Novel Prosthetic Component Sophistication Classification System.

Daniel C Norvell^1,2,3, Wayne T Biggs¹, Jeffrey Bott⁴

¹VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA.

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|September 25, 2023

Summary

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A new classification system, PROClass, reliably categorizes lower limb prosthesis (LLP) sophistication. This tool accurately assesses prosthetic components, aiding research on patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Accuracy Classification system Lower limb amputation Lower limb prosthesis Rehabilitation Reliability

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Background:

Developing a standardized system to classify lower limb prosthesis (LLP) sophistication is crucial for research.
Existing methods may not adequately categorize prosthetic components for large-scale data analysis.
The Veterans Affairs (VA) system provides a rich dataset for such development.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a classification system (PROClass) for lower limb prosthesis (LLP) sophistication.
To categorize prosthetic component prescriptions into basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
To assess the content validity, reliability, and accuracy of the developed system.

Main Methods:

A classification system (PROClass) was developed by an expert panel.
The system was refined using data from 30 transfemoral and transtibial amputees.
Inter- and intra-rater reliability and accuracy were assessed using Gwet's AC1 statistic.

Main Results:

PROClass demonstrated almost perfect interrater and intrarater reliability (Gwet's AC1: .82–.96).
Classification accuracy by research assistants was excellent (Gwet's AC1: .75–.92).
The system showed strong face validity.

Conclusions:

PROClass is a pragmatic, reliable, and accurate system for classifying prosthetic components.
This system facilitates large dataset research on LLP sophistication and patient outcomes.
PROClass enables evaluation of clinical questions related to prosthetic technology.