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Examination of social disconnectedness and perceived social isolation on health and life satisfaction in community-dwelling adults with dysvascular lower limb loss.

Sander L HitzigSteven DilkasMichael W PayneCrystal MacKayRicardo VianaMichael DevlinStephanie R CiminoSara J T GuilcherAmanda L Mayo
Published in: Prosthetics and orthotics international (2022)
These findings highlight that one-third of our sample were at risk for being socially isolated and that PSI was influential on mental HrQoL and life satisfaction. There is a need for approaches to address social isolation for people with dysvascular LEA living in the community to optimize their long-term health and well-being.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • lower limb
  • community dwelling
  • public health
  • health information
  • physical activity
  • social support