Coffey, Laura and Gallagher, P. and Horgan, O. and Desmond, Deirdre and McLachlan, M.
(2009)
Psychosocial adjustment to diabetes-related lower limb amputation.
Diabetic Medicine, 26.
pp. 1063-1067.
ISSN 0742-3071
Abstract
Aim: To examine psychosocial adjustment in persons with lower limb amputations related to diabetes.
Methods: Thirty-eight participants with diabetes-related lower limb amputations, recruited from two limb-fitting centres,
completed three psychological self-report assessments: the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES); the
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS); and the Amputation Body Image Scale—Revised (ABIS-R).
Results Over 18%of participants scored above the normal range (> 8) for depression on the HADS and 18.5% scored above
the normal range for anxiety. Both depression (q = 0.75, P < 0.01) and anxiety (q = 0.62, P < 0.01) scores were significantly
associated with body image disturbance, as measured using the ABIS-R. Significant relationships were also observed between
body image disturbance and three TAPES subscales measuring psychosocial adjustment [general adjustment (q = )0.48,
P < 0.01), social adjustment (q = )0.51, P < 0.01), adjustment to limitations (q = )0.45, P < 0.05)].
Conclusions: Individuals with diabetes-related amputations maybe at elevated risk for psychological distress as a result of their
co-morbid medical condition. Regular screening for anxiety and depression and the provision of appropriate follow-up care may
therefore be advisable in this population.
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Article
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| Additional Information: |
The definitive published version of this article is available at DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02802.x |
| Keywords: |
10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02802.x |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology |
| Item ID: |
7026 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02802.x |
| Depositing User: |
Laura Coffey
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| Date Deposited: |
16 Mar 2016 14:33 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Diabetic Medicine |
| Publisher: |
Wiley |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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