Table 3:
Results of additional questions included within survey. P values in bold text indicate significance (p<0.05).
| During the past 12 months… | PL group (Mean (SD)) | NPL group (Mean (SD)) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do you currently suffer from excessive sweating? | Yes: 2 (15.4%) No: 11 (84.6%) | Yes: 17 (85.0%) No: 3 (15.0%) | <0.001 |
| Approximately, how many socket adjustment appointments have you required? | 1.8 (1.9) | 2 (1.4) | 0.610 |
| What % of your residual limb issues (skin/tissue breakdown) would you attribute to sweating? | 22.7 (33.2) | 49.0 (39.5) | 0.066 |
| Have you taken any days off work, or were housebound, for skin issues? If so, how many days? | N = 12 2.4 (6.0) | N = 16 11.6 (21.9) | 0.267 |
| Have you limited the use of your prosthesis and activities due to discomfort caused by sweating? If so, how many days? | N = 12 1.4 (2.9) | N = 17 75.4 (130.6) | 0.009 |