Abstract:
Purpose: The aim of the study was to screen the level of depression and anxiety among
knee amputee patients before and after rehabilitation at CRP. Objectives: To explore
the effectiveness of rehabilitation program at CRP to reduce depression and anxiety
level among the knee amputated patients. Method: The study design was quazi
experimental. 12 samples were conveniently selected from Prosthetics and Orthotics
Department at CRP. Out of 12 participants 91.70% (n=11) were male and 8.30% (n=1)
were female. Data was collected by PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scales and it was analyzed by
SPSS software version 20.0. Result: After analyzing data result was found the level of
depression and anxiety among knee amputee patients before and after rehabilitation at
CRP. Out of 12 participants 41.70% (n=5) were Adults (20-39aged). 33.30% (n=4)
were Middle adults (40-59 aged). And remaining 25.0% (n=3) were senior adults (60+
aged). Male was predominantly higher than female. Out of 12 participants 91.70%
(n=11) were male and 8.30% (n=1) were female. The mean difference between pretest and post-test depression is 3.58 and P value is 0.002 which is <0.05. This result
means depression among the knee amputee patients was decreased significantly after
completing 2 weeks of rehabilitation program at CRP. Again the mean difference
between pre-test and post-test anxiety was 1.92 and P value was 0.006 which was <0.05.
This result means depression among the knee amputee patients decreased significantly
after completing 2 weeks of rehabilitation program at CRP. Conclusion: In conclusion
it can be said that depression and anxiety are major mental illness among knee amputee
patients and the rehabilitation program at CRP is significantly effective to reduce the
depression and anxiety among them.
Key words: Depression, Anxiety, Amputation, CRP, Rehabilitation.
Description:
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.