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Reliability and Validity of the Finnish Version of the Prothesis Evaluation Questionnaire

Completed
Conditions
Amputation Stump
Registration Number
NCT02436148
Lead Sponsor
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Brief Summary

The present study assesses the reliability and validity of the Finnish version of Prothesis Evaluation Questionnaire. Major lower extremity amputees who use prosthesis are requited for the present study from the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District and the Central Finland Health Care District.

Detailed Description

\> 100 lower extremity prosthetic users with major lower extremity amputation are recruited for the present study. The aim is to assess the reliability and validity of the Finnish version of the Prothesis Evaluation Questionnaire (PEQ). The participants fill in a pre information form, the PEQ, the 15D health-related quality of life questionnaire, Houghton prothesis questionnaire, Locomotor Capabilities Index - 5, Prothesis Evaluation Questionnaire Mobility Section - 5. The psychometric abilities of the PEQ instrument are analyzed.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
140
Inclusion Criteria
  • Major lower extremity amputation Prothetization
Exclusion Criteria
  • Other amputation besides major lower extremity
  • No prothesis in use

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessing the reliability and validity of the PEQ questionnaire1-10 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prothesis Evaluation Questionnaire1-10 years
Locomotor Capabilities Index - 51-10 years
Prothesis Evaluation Questionnaire Mobility Section - 51-10 years
Houghton prothesis user score1-10 years

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Central Finland Central Hospital

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Jyväskylä, Finland

Helsinki University Central Hospital

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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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