title: Case study: survey of patient satisfaction with prosthesis quality and design among below-knee prosthetic leg socket users.
abstract: The aim of this case study was to explore patient satisfaction with the quality of prosthetic leg sockets intended for persons with lower limb amputations. A qualitative study based on in-depth interviews, preceded by a questionnaire session, was carried out with patients from the Rehabilitation Center and Hospital in Malaysia. Twelve out-patient and in-patient amputees with lower limb amputations, specifically below-knee amputations, were chosen randomly. The analysis of patients' narratives aimed to identify the functional and esthetic characteristics of currently used prosthetic leg sockets and any problems related to them. The obtained results indicated that out of the 12 participants, 41.7% and 25% were satisfied and somewhat satisfied with their current prosthetic sockets. Durability and comfort were rated by the participants as the most important characteristics of prosthetic sockets, with 83.3%. As regards the esthetic appearance of the socket, 66.7% of the respondents considered that the most important feature was the material from which the socket was fabricated. Thus, we conclude that current satisfaction levels with the quality of prosthetic sockets among amputees in Malaysia are suitable, prosthesis being preferred by many amputees. The results can be used to direct future research on cosmesis and functionality of prosthetic socket design. Implications for Rehabilitation Case study will help participants to get cost effective prosthetic leg socket. Develop prosthetic leg socket comfortable as comparative to existing one. Help Malaysian government to make policy to develop local prosthetic leg socket at affordable price.
authors.affiliation: a Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology , Institute of Tropical Forest and Forest Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia , Selangor , Malaysia.
authors.forename: Nurhanisah
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mohd Hawari
authors.affiliation: a Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology , Institute of Tropical Forest and Forest Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia , Selangor , Malaysia.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jawaid
authors.affiliation: a Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology , Institute of Tropical Forest and Forest Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia , Selangor , Malaysia.
authors.forename: Paridah
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Md Tahir
authors.affiliation: b Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Design and Architecture , Universiti Putra Malaysia , Selangor , Malaysia.
authors.forename: Raja Ahmad
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Azmeer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000674:Amputees / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007866:Leg; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011312:Pressure; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Qualitative study; below-knee amputation; design of prosthesis socket; satisfaction and quality