International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
Research Article
Factors of Lower Limb Prosthesis and Orthosis User's Satisfaction in Amhara National Regional State Rehabilitation Center, Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Tesfa Kassa, Tamiru Dego, Jemal Suleyman and Endalkachew Dellie*
Background: Prosthesis and orthosis are assistive devices used for different forms of cases. Lower limb prostheses and
orthoses are very crucial to improve patient’s ability to walking, increased level of activity and participation to
enhance their quality of life. However, there is limited knowledge of workplace variables that either satisfy or
dissatisfy the prosthesis and orthosis users in the regional state, Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the
satisfaction and associated factors among lower limb prosthesis and orthosis users in Amhara National Regional State
Rehabilitation Center, Ethiopia.
Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 01 to May 30, 2019, at Amhara National
Regional State Rehabilitation Center among lower limb prosthesis and orthosis users. Data were colle.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.20.08.552