A study on the outcome of physical therapy interventions among patients with lower extremity amputation at Rizal Medical Center, Tala Leprosarium and Veterans Memorial Medical Center

Date of Completion

2003

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Amputations, Lower Extremity, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy

Abstract

Amputation is the most destructive mutilating procedure that a human person may endure his life. REHABILITATION management of the amputee requires the understanding of the nature of multi-dimensional effects of amputation on the affected person and his environment , as well as expertise in each area to facilitate full functional restoration. A primary goal of rehabilitation is to enhance a patients quality of life by reducing functional limitation and disability. the earlier the onset of rehabilitation, the greater the potential for success. The longer the delay , the more likely the development of complications. The goal of the total rehabilitation program is to help the patient regain the pre-surgical level of function. For some , it will mean return to gainful employment with an active recreational life. For other , it will mean 7 independence in the home and community. Measuring the outcomes of rehabilitation of persons who have had a lower extremity amputation is a good example of the measurement dilemma faced in the other areas of rehabilitation. Successful outcome among amputees is multifaceted and can vary, depending on the goals of the individual. This is a descriptive study used a non-probability sampling technique yielding 20 respondents from Rizal Medical Center, Tala Leprosarium and Veterans Memorial Medical Center. Irt aimed at determining patients characteristics and aspect related to amputation as well as in enumerating PT management given for the said patients. It also aimed at determining the outcome of PT interventions in terms of the amputees health status and physical function. Results of the study showed that in relation with demographics, the 46-65 age and male groups accounted for the majority of lower extremity amputees, commonly transtibial and unilateral in nature secondary to diabetes and /or infection. Patients more commonly use a prothesis or an assistive device and regularly undergoes PT. all computed-p-values regarding health and Physical function were less than 0.05 level of significance. This only goes to show that we reject the null hypothesis that there is no positive outcome of Physical Therapy interventions with regards to mobility, transfers and ambulatory independence among patients with lower extremity amputation. Based on the results of the study, the authors concluded that PT interventions have positive outcomes among patients with lower extremity amputations in relation to the individuals health status and physical function.

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