Beyond walking: how feelings about a prosthetic leg shape daily life

NCT ID NCT07385859

Summary

This study aimed to understand how a person's satisfaction with their prosthetic leg and their feelings about their body image connect to their ability to perform daily tasks and participate in social life. Researchers surveyed 27 adults who had a below-knee amputation and used a prosthetic leg for at least a year. The goal was to gather information to help improve future rehabilitation programs by considering both physical and emotional well-being.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ondokuz Mayis University

    Samsun, Atakum, 55270, Turkey (Türkiye)

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