What Is Hidden behind Amputation? Quanti-Qualitative Systematic Review on Psychological Adjustment and Quality of Life in Lower Limb Amputees for Non-Traumatic Reasons.

Laura CalabreseMarina Maffoni Valeria Torlaschi Antonia Pierobon

Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)

In LLA patients, psychological adjustment is a complex and multifaceted process, and QoL/HRQoL may be influenced by various factors. Shedding light on these issues may provide useful suggestions for promoting clinical and rehabilitative interventions that may be tailored and effective in this clinical population.

Keyphrases

lower limb
systematic review
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
spinal cord injury
meta analyses
prognostic factors
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
patient reported outcomes
smoking cessation