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The impact of lower limb amputation on quality of life among disab;ed patients at the orthopedic workshop university teaching hospital/ Sibusiku Mulima.
By: Mulima, Sibusiku.
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BookPublisher: Lusaka: University of Zambia , School of Medicine, 2014Description: x,46p.: ill.Subject(s): Leg--Amputation | Amputation--rehabilitationDissertation note: A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy. Summary: Disability following lower limb aputation (LLA) is permanent and generally has an impact on the functional, psychological and social status of the individual. Quality of life (QOL) is a subjective and multidimensional concept involving physical, emotional, functional and social domains. The loss of a limb may have a considerable impact on every aspect of a patient's QOL. The primary aim of this study was to determine the impact of LLA among disabled patients receiving rehabilitation services at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy.
Includes bibliographical references.
Disability following lower limb aputation (LLA) is permanent and generally has an impact on the functional, psychological and social status of the individual. Quality of life (QOL) is a subjective and multidimensional concept involving physical, emotional, functional and social domains. The loss of a limb may have a considerable impact on every aspect of a patient's QOL. The primary aim of this study was to determine the impact of LLA among disabled patients receiving rehabilitation services at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
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