Year: 2024 | Month: June | Volume: 14 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 237-241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240635
Analysis of Physical Functioning and Social Functioning and Its Association with Body Image in Amputee’s Individual: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr. Swati G. Ade1, Dr. Shyam D. Ganvir 2
1(1st MPT) Community Physiotherapy, Dr. Vittalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, MUHS University, Ahmednagar, India.
2(PhD), Principal and HOD, Dr. Vittalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, MUHS University, Ahmednagar, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Swati G. Ade
ABSTRACT
Introduction: An amputation is a life-changing event that results in significant physical and psychological challenges for the affected individual, and we will see the Problems related to the quality of life and body images of amputee patients are important.
Objectives: To analyze physical functioning and social functioning using SF-36 questionnaire in amputee individuals. And body image using the amputee body image scale. And determine the association of body image and physical functioning and social function of amputee individuals.
Purpose of the Study: Analyzing the quality of life and its association with body image in amputee individuals is important to understand how limb loss impacts various aspects of their well-being and adjustment. By examining the relationship between body image perception and quality of life,
Methods: A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted among amputee individuals. Patients were recruited from a district disability center located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. Demographic data, including age, gender, duration of amputation, and comorbidity, were collected, and participants were assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire to measure physical function and social function. Demographic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Result: Questionnaires were distributed among 10 participants, and data were analyzed for 10 participants. Demographic details of participants were recorded, and each participant was interviewed individually in order to complete the data collection. The mean age (years) of participants was 54.3 +13.39. The demographic details of the participants of both groups. The SF-36 QoL scale two sub-dimensions average points (Table 2) were 31.00 + 10.20 for physical function, 44.6 + 14.87 for social function. The ABIS average score was 78.7 + 6.59 (min71.00, max =91.00). The correlation between the quality of life sub-scales and AVIS scores was presented. The physical roles, social function, sub-dimension, and SF-36 showed negative significant correlations between the mean ABIS scores for two subscales (>0.005).
Conclusion: Quality of life of patients with amputation. Perception of one's physique deteriorated more than averagely. The most typical post-amputation concern was one connected to to mobilization. Training related to the amputation process and social support might significantly reduce problems with amputation.
Key words: amputation, body image, physical function, social function, etc.