| Citation: |
Schoppen, T., Boonstra, A., Groothoff, J. W., van Sonderen, E., Goeken, L. N., & Eisma, W. H. (2001). Factors related to successful job reintegration of people with a lower limb amputation.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 82
(10),
1425-1431.
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| Title: |
Factors related to successful job reintegration of people with a lower limb amputation |
| Authors: |
Schoppen, T., Boonstra, A., Groothoff, J. W., van Sonderen, E., Goeken, L. N., & Eisma, W. H. |
| Year: |
2001 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: |
Elsevier |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.1053/apmr.2001.26074
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| Full text: |
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000399930115241X?...
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
Not reported
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Research design:
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Cross-sectional
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Purpose:
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The goal of the study was to analyze amputation, demographic, and employment factors that change the odds of a patient successfully reintegrating into the workforce after an amputation. |
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Setting:
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The study was performed at a university hospital in the Netherlands. |
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Study sample: |
The sample consisted of patients who had a lower limb amputation 2 or more years ago, were between the ages of 18 and 60, and lived in the Netherlands. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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Data was collected via a questionnaire, through which the subjects would report demographics, medical information related to their amputation, and information about their job and how they have been adjusting. |
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Findings:
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79% of the subjects successfully reintegrated into the employed population. The age of the subject at the time of amputation, having a comfortable prosthesis, and having a higher education were all predictors of successful integration. |
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Conclusions:
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Older subjects with a low education level and problems with their prosthesis will likely require special attention in the future due to their relative difficulty acquiring and adjusting to employment post-amputation. |