Perceived self-efficacy and specific self-reported outcomes in persons with lower-limb amputation using a non-microprocessor-controlled versus a microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee.
PURPOSE
To measure self-efficacy in a group of individuals who have undergone a lower-limb amputation and investigate the relationship between self-efficacy and prosthetic-specific outcomes including prosthetic use, mobility, amputation-related problems and global health. A second purpose was to examine if differences exist in outcomes based upon the type of prosthetic knee unit being used.


METHOD
Cross-sectional study using the General Self-Efficacy (GSE) Scale and the Questionnaire for Persons with a Transfemoral Amputation (Q-TFA). Forty-two individuals participated in the study. Twenty-three used a non-microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee joint (non-MPK) and 19 used a microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee joint (MPK).


RESULTS
The study sample had quite high GSE scores (32/40). GSE scores were significantly correlated to the Q-TFA prosthetic use, mobility and problem scores. High GSE scores were related to higher levels of prosthetic use, mobility, global scores and negatively related to problem score. No significant difference was observed between individuals using a non-MPK versus MPK joints.


CONCLUSIONS
Individuals with high self-efficacy used their prosthesis to a higher degree and high self-efficacy was related to higher level of mobility, global scores and fewer problems related to the amputation in individuals who have undergone a lower-limb amputation and were using a non-MPK or MPK knee. Implications for rehabilitation Perceived self-efficacy has has been shown to be related to quality of life, prosthetic mobility and capability as well as social activities in daily life. Prosthetic rehabilitation is primary focusing on physical improvement rather than psychological interventions. More attention should be directed towards the relationship between self-efficacy and prosthetic related outcomes during prosthetic rehabilitation after a lower-limb amputation.
['Möller|Saffran|S|', 'Hagberg|Kerstin|K|', 'Samulesson|Kersti|K|', 'Ramstrand|Nerrolyn|N|']
D000328:Adult D000367:Age Factors D000368:Aged D000671:Amputation D001186:Artificial Limbs D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies D005260:Female D006801:Humans D007719:Knee Joint D008297:Male D008838:Microcomputers D008875:Middle Aged D017060:Patient Satisfaction D011474:Prosthesis Design D011788:Quality of Life D020377:Self Efficacy D057566:Self Report D013548:Sweden D055815:Young Adult
Self-efficacy amputation prosthetic knee prosthetic limb trans-femoral amputation