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Lived experience of children and adolescents with lower-limb loss who used a prosthesis: A qualitative study.

Sara ChamiTaher BabaeeMaryam JalaliHassan SaeediMohammad Kamali
Published in: Prosthetics and orthotics international (2023)
The experiences of children and adolescents with lower-limb prosthesis are specific as each may face unique challenges and deal with different difficulties. In this study that has been conducted in a developing country, the main challenges faced by children using lower-limb prosthesis and their parents are the prosthetic components, social reactions, long distance, and costs of services. Moreover, designing a more natural prosthesis and gait training for children with LLL were the most important issues faced by prosthetists. However, close relationships with friends and family members, and children's amazing ability to adapt can aid in facilitating prosthetic management.
Keyphrases
  • lower limb
  • young adults
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • primary care