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Effect of exercise program on functional ability of patients with lower limb amputation

Research Authors
Neama M. Mostafa , Zienab A. El-Lateef Mohamed , Sonia M. Rashad
Research Department
Research Journal
IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS)
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
Vol. (5), No. (1 Ver. IV)
Research Website
www.iosrjournals.org
Research Year
2016
Research_Pages
01-07
Research Abstract

Abstract : Leg or foot amputation is the removal of a leg, foot or toes from the body The aim of this study was assessment functional ability before application of exercise program, evaluation the effect of applying exercise program on functional ability of patients with lower limb amputation Patient and Methods: A convenience sample of sixty adult patients divided equally into two groups (study group and control group). First tool "patient assessment sheet" second tool "assessment of activities of daily living measured by Barthel index"
Results: there is increase in patient's activities of daily living measured by Barthel index after application of exercise program than control group. Conclusions: providing written exercise program for patients was much more effective on the functional ability. Recommendations: A continuous educational and training program planned and offered on regular basis to amputated patients in vascular surgery department, outpatient clinic of the vascular surgery.