Purpose The aim of this review is to synthesise the experiences and needs of people who
had undergone dysvascular lower extremity amputations. Given the increasing global …

Introduction Major lower limb amputation is a significant event with substantial implications
for patients' quality of life. Care, treatment, and rehabilitation are largely governed by …

This thesis was designed to investigate health-related quality of life, functional level and
needs of care the first year after dysvascular major lower limb amputation and consists of …

Purpose The majority of lower extremity amputations (LEAs) are the result of diabetes or
peripheral vascular disease. There is a paucity of literature on individuals' experiences living …

This study investigates functional status on Day 21 after dysvascular major lower limb
amputation compared with one month pre-amputation and evaluates factors potentially …

Background: Lower limb amputation inherently affects the physical and psychological
wellbeing of an individual and will therefore influence their quality of life (QoL). Although …

Background: The majority of lower limb amputations are undertaken in people with
peripheral arterial occlusive disease, and approximately 50% have diabetes. Quality of life is …

Background and aims Upper limb amputations cause numerous physical and psychosocial
challenges including disruptions to quality of life as well as limitations in participation in …

Purpose Rehabilitation experiences of lower limb amputees with poorer physical health
have not been fully explored. This study aimed to qualitatively explore experiences of …

Purpose: To explore the lived experience of lower limb amputees with respect to their lives
following amputation, both before as well as after using prosthesis. Â Materials and …