Journal Article Details
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.
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
Journal/Publication:
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Publisher:
Elsevier
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded?
Not reported
Research design:
Cross-sectional
Structured abstract:
Purpose:
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.
Setting:
The study was performed at a university hospital in the Netherlands.
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.
Data collection & analysis:
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.
Findings:
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.
Conclusions:
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.
Disabilities served:
Amputation
Outcomes:
Return to work