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Prosthesis satisfaction outcome measurement in pediatric limb deficiency
S D Pruitt1, J W Varni, M Seid
1Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, USA.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1997
Summary
A new tool, the Child Amputee Prosthetics Project-Prosthesis Satisfaction Inventory (CAPP-PSI), effectively measures prosthesis satisfaction in children with limb deficiencies. This brief, parent-administered inventory shows promise for future research on prosthetic use.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric orthopedics
- Prosthetics and orthotics
- Rehabilitation medicine
Background:
- Assessing patient satisfaction is crucial for improving prosthetic device outcomes in children with limb deficiencies.
- Existing measures may not adequately capture the nuances of satisfaction with pediatric prostheses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate the initial psychometric properties of a novel outcome measure for prosthesis satisfaction in children with limb deficiencies.
- Introduce the Child Amputee Prosthetics Project-Prosthesis Satisfaction Inventory (CAPP-PSI).
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to parents of children (aged 1-17 years) with limb deficiency at outpatient pediatric clinics.
- Data collected during routine clinic visits.
- Ninety-seven parents participated in the study.
Main Results:
- The CAPP-PSI demonstrated high internal consistency reliability.
- Construct validity was supported by correlations with prosthesis wear/use patterns and parent ratings of appearance.
- The inventory is brief and parent-administered.
Conclusions:
- The CAPP-PSI is a promising tool for assessing prosthesis satisfaction in children with limb deficiency.
- Its brevity and ease of administration make it suitable for clinical and research settings.
- The CAPP-PSI may aid future research in predicting prosthesis use patterns.