Quality of Life, Physical Activity Participation, and Perceptions of Physical Rehabilitation Among Community-Reintegrated Veterans With Lower Limb Amputation in Sri Lanka: Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods Study.
Ashan WijekoonDilanthi Gamage DoneSubashini JayawardanaAbigail BeanePublished in: JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies (2024)
The findings of reduced PA participation, poor QoL, and physical and psychological impairments among relatively young veterans reveal the long-term impacts of living with LLA in the absence of long-term rehabilitation. Policy-level changes need to be implemented along with behavior-change strategies to promote PA participation and minimize physical inactivity-induced health issues. Veterans' perceptions regarding future CBPR programs were positive and centered on holistic, individualized, and peer-led activities.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- lower limb
- healthcare
- mental health
- public health
- sleep quality
- primary care
- body mass index
- high glucose
- randomized controlled trial
- health information
- current status
- gene expression
- depressive symptoms
- single cell
- clinical trial
- health promotion
- oxidative stress
- human health
- peripheral artery disease