Abstract:
Background: Amputation, frequently resulting from disease, injury, or conflict,
presents considerable physical, psychological, and social challenges that significantly
impact individuals' Quality of Life (QOL). The utilization of prosthetics enhances
psychological well-being; however, challenges pertaining to mobility and employment
continue to be significant concerns. In nations such as Bangladesh, the availability of
rehabilitation services is severely restricted, underscoring the necessity for enhanced
support systems.
Aim: The study aims to identify the level of participation restriction in occupational
activity among prosthesis users with lower limb amputation.
Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study design was used in the study. Ninety
seven respondents were selected by purposive sampling based on inclusion criteria.
Data was collected by World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0
scored 0-100; which have been confined into 5 categories (no disability: 0-4%, mild:5
24%, moderate:25-49%, sever:50-95%, and extreme disability: 96-100%)(Castro et al.,
2021). Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS)
software version 20.0, analyzing descriptive analysis.
Results: Out of 98 persons with lower limb amputation 87.6% (n=85) are male and
12.4% (n=12) are female. The majority of persons with LLA face moderate impairment
in social participation (Mean 37.50); following mild level of impairment is present in
getting around (mean 6.25), household activities (mean 10), and professional/school
activities (mean 7.14).
Conclusion: Limitations in mobility, social participation, and life activity participation
are affecting the productivity of persons with LLA with prosthesis in Bangladesh. It
indicates that only having prosthesis cannot make a person with LLA independent in
life but it can improve functioning.
Keywords: disability; participation; person with lower limb amputation; prostheses
Description:
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational therapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
