Depression and anxiety among knee amputee patients before and after rehabilitation at CRP

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.