Coffey, Laura, Gallagher, P., Horgan, O., Desmond, Deirdre and McLachlan, M. (2009) Psychosocial adjustment to diabetes-related lower limb amputation. Diabetic Medicine, 26. pp. 1063-1067. ISSN 0742-3071
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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.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| 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: | 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02802.x |
| Depositing User: | Laura Coffey |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Mar 2016 14:33 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Diabetic Medicine |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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