Rehabilitation Status among Lower Limb Amputee at Community Level: Earthquake Survivors, Nepal, 2015.

Abstract

Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to determine rehabilitation status among earthquake survivors with lower limb amputation at community level. Objectives: Specific objectives of the study were to determine functional, psycho-social status and their participation and economical reintegration of amputee patients at the community level. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among 14 earthquake survivors with lower limb amputee at their community. Result: Majority of the participants were compromised with their physical (mobility), psychological health (depression) and social (participation in community activity) wellbeing. Majority of the participants was compromised or have access to rehabilitation services at community level. 85.5% of the participants need more focus on identified area. Conclusion: The rehabilitation status among the survivors with lower limb amputee wasnot satisfactorily rehabilitated dueto participant’s limited functional mobility,limited accessibility towards rehabilitation services and underlying psychological status (depression) resulting poor involvement at community level. The factors affecting their outcome should be addressed in order to ensure holistic reintegration and participation, and to enable them to regain or maintain quality of life at community level. Key words: Earthquake, Amputation, Community Integration, Quality of life