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Reliability and validity of the Finnish version of the prosthesis evaluation questionnaire.

Jussi Petteri RepoKirsi PiitulainenArja HäkkinenRisto Paavo RoineHannu KautiainenPaju BeckerErkki Juhani Tukiainen
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation (2017)
This study provided evidence of the reliability and validity of the Finnish version of the PEQ in assessing the HRQoL among major lower extremity amputated patients who have been fitted with prosthesis. Implications for rehabilitation Measurement of quality of life during rehabilitation can provide important information on patients' well-being. The prosthesis evaluation questionnaire (PEQ) is a valid instrument for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after major lower extremity amputation. This study provided evidence of the reliability and validity of the Finnish version of the PEQ for assessing HRQoL among patient who have undergone major lower extremity amputation.
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