Identify the Prosthesis Users' Necessities Concerning Their Devices.

Launched by FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF ESPIRITO SANTO · Nov 9, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This study is called “Identify the Prosthesis Users’ Necessities Concerning Their Devices” and is happening in Brazil. It’s an observational study that aims to learn what upper-limb prosthesis users find uncomfortable or heavy, and what changes to the device would be most helpful. About 30 adult prosthesis users (ages 18–60, with at least 6 months of use), plus 10 therapists and 30 relatives who live with users, will take part. Participants will be invited to join, sign a consent form, and answer short surveys designed to capture everyday use and potential improvements.

Participants will complete two kinds of questionnaires: users answer 15 questions about how they use the prosthesis, how long they wear it, and the main problems they experience; therapists and relatives answer 9 questions about device characteristics that cause discomfort or could be improved. The goal is to gather information that could guide the design of lighter, more comfortable, and better-fitting prostheses. The study is currently enrolling by invitation, and results have not yet been released.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Prosthesis users with at least 6 months of device use.
• • Therapists with experience in working with amputees.
• • Relatives of the prosthesis users.
• Exclusion Criteria:
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