Research Center on Aging, University Institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke (CSSS-IUGS), 1036 Belvédère Sud, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 4C4, Canada.
Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2011 Jan-Feb;52(1):5-11. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2009.11.002. Epub 2009 Nov 29.
This study aimed to: (i) compare the adjustment of individuals who have a positive appraisal of their amputation with those who have a negative appraisal; and (ii) identify the perceived benefits of amputation. Sixteen individuals who had a lower limb amputation (nine men and seven women) completed questionnaires during hospitalization (T1), rehabilitation (T2) and after discharge (T3). A subsample (n=10) also participated in semi-structured interviews. Participants who had a positive appraisal of their amputation showed greater functional independence (T1) and greater body image satisfaction (T3) than those with negative appraisal. From interviews, the perceived benefits identified were less pain, more social contacts, fewer health concerns and fewer demands from family and friends. Positive appraisal of the amputation is experienced by many people, thus requiring more attention in future research.
(i) 比较对截肢有积极评价和有消极评价的个体的调整情况；和 (ii) 确定截肢的感知益处。16 名下肢截肢者（9 名男性和 7 名女性）在住院期间（T1）、康复期间（T2）和出院后（T3）完成了问卷调查。一个亚组（n=10）还参加了半结构化访谈。与有消极评价的人相比，对截肢有积极评价的人在 T1 时表现出更高的功能独立性，在 T3 时表现出更高的身体意象满意度。从访谈中确定的感知益处包括更少的疼痛、更多的社会联系、更少的健康问题以及来自家人和朋友的更少要求。许多人对截肢有积极的评价，因此在未来的研究中需要更多的关注。
