Table 1:
Study details.
| Author (Year) | Location | Design | Study Objectives | Type of Amputation | Care Setting | Sample | Age Range (years) | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amorelli et al.21 (2019) | USA | Qualitative | To examine the components of the AU program through individual with amputation and healthcare professionals (HCPs) experiences, and to understand the value this program brings to the limb loss community. | Major upper and lower limb | Community | n = 10 (HCPs) n = 7 (amputees) | 17+ | n = 15 (male) n = 2 (female) |
| Andersen et al.36 (2023) | Democratic Republic of Congo | Non-controlled retrospective cohort study | To examine predictors of depression, anxiety, and stress prior to and following participation in the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) intervention. | Major upper and lower limb | n/a | n = 132 (total) n = 100 (amputees) | 0–70 | n = 93 (male) n = 39 (female) |
| Anderson et al.20 (2022) | UK& Australia | Narrative exploration study (phenomenolo gical approach) | Examine the experiences and perspectives of prosthetic and orthotic users and explore their needs for the future. | Major lower limb | n/a | n = 5 | 33–67 | n = 2 (male) n = 3 (female) |
| Anderson et al.24 (2019) | Australia | Qualitative (naturalistic enquiry) | To understand participant motivation to join a mobility clinic, examine their experiences, and understand its perceived benefits to their mobility. | Major lower limb | Community | n = 9 | 25–60 | n = 3 (male) n = 6 (female) |
| Brusco et al.27 (2023) | Australia | Cost analysis | Explore the cost, impact, and willingness to pay for an Amputee Peer Support Program; a program offered by Limbs 4 Life. | n/a | Community | n = 38 (HCPs) n = 86 (program volunteers) n = 12 (program participants) | n (mean age): 40.7 (HCPs) 59.2 (program volunteers) 70.2 (program participants) | HCP n = 8 (male) n = 5 (female) Program volunteers n = 58 (male) n = 28 (female) Program participants n = 8 (male) n = 4 (female) |
| Dillon et al.34 (2020) | Australia | Qualitative (narrative inquiry approach) | To understand the experiences of individuals who have had sequential partial foot and transtibial amputations. | Major lower limb | Hospital & Community | n = 10 | 21–73 | n = 8 (male) n = 2 (female) |
| Keeves et al.38 (2022) | Australia | Exploratory qualitative study | To determine the factors that facilitate and impede social and community participation following traumatic lower limb amputations. | Major lower limb | n/a | n = 9 | 50–64 | n = 7 (male) n = 2 (female) |
| Lehavot et al.37 (2022) | USA | National qualitative study | To understand the perspectives of women veterans with lower limb loss regarding prosthetic devices and care. | Major lower limb | n/a | n = 30 | 40–80 | n = 30 (female) |
| Liu et al.31 (2010) | Taiwan | Qualitative (phenomenolo gical approach) | To explore the perspectives of Taiwanese people who experienced a lower extremity amputation pre- and six months post-surgery. | Major lower limb | Rehabilitati on | n = 22 | 56–84 | n = 15 (male) n = 7 (female) |
| MacBride et al.25 (1980) | Canada | Qualitative | To examine individual withamputation perspectives on group meetings and to understand the psychological impact of amputation and its influence on the success of amputee programs. | Major upper and lower limb | Rehabilitati on | n/a | 64 (median) | 3:1 (male: female ratio) |
| MacKay et al.39 (2022) | Canada | Qualitative | To examine the experiences of individuals in the community who have lower extremity dysvascular amputation | Major lower limb | n/a | n = 35 | 72–86 | n = 23 (male) n = 12 (female) |
| Mayo et al.40 (2022) | Canada | Qualitative descriptive | To examine the mental health needs of individuals with lower limb amputations and understand their perspectives on using iCBT as a coping strategy postamputation. | Major lower limb | n/a | n = 10 | 43–77 | n = 9 (male) n = 1 (female) |
| McGill et al.41 (2021) | UK | Qualitative | Explores the physical, psychological, and social experiences of veterans with limb loss and examines the factors that facilitate their independence. | Major upper and lower limb | n/a | n = 32 | 40–95 | n = 30 (male) n = 2 (female) |
| Messinger et al.32 (2018) | USA | Cross-sectional (interpretive phenomenolog ical approach) | To explore the social experiences and recovery outcomes of amputees in the Military Advanced Training Centre at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre. | Major lower limb | Rehabilitati on | n = 20 | 25–45 | n = 19 (male) n = 1 (female) |
| Mortimer et al.28 (2002) | Scotland | Qualitative | Examine the experiences of amputees with (1) phantom limb pain, (2) perceptions of the current information provided about phantom pain, and (3) opinions about what information should be provided. | Major lower limb | Community | n = 31 | 30–74 | n = 18 (male) n = 13 (female) |
| Nathan & Winkler26 (2019) | USA | Cross-sectional survey design | To explore the reasons a person with amputation will join, leave, or return to a peer support group as well as understand the role of technology-based support groups for amputees. | Major upper and lower limb | n/a | n = 54 | 20–82 | n = 36 (male) n = 18 (female) |
| Radenovic et al.33 (2022) | Canada | Qualitative descriptive and discovery oriented approach | Understand the experiences of individuals with major lower limb loss and the factors that influence their reintegration into the community. | Major lower limb | Rehabilitati on | n = 9 | 51–82 | n = 7 (male) n = 2 (female) |
| Richardson etal.42 (2020) | UK | Qualitative (interpretative phenomenolog ical analysis) | To explore the experiences and perceptions of peer mentors delivering peer support interventions to lower limb amputees. | Major lower limb | Community | n = 8 | 56–84 | n = 3 (male) n = 5 (female) |
| Stutts et al.35 (2015) | USA | Qualitative (interpretative phenomenolog ical analysis) | To explore the coping strategies, perceived social support, participation in support groups, and experiences of acceptance and growth in women with amputations. | Major upper and lower | n/a | n = 30 | 23–81 | n = 30 (female) |
| Turner et al.29 (2021) | USA | Multisite, 2-arm cluster RCT with masked outcome assessment | Examine the effectiveness of the VETPALS intervention on physical, psychological, and quality of life domains for individuals with lower limb loss and understand the feasibility of incorporating this program into a national health care program. | Major lower limb | Community | n = 147 | Control = 64.12 (mean) Treatment = 64.89 (mean) | Control n = 76 (male) Treatment n = 68 (male) |
| Valizadeh et al.23 (2014) | Iran | Qualitative content analysis | Explores the experiences of lower limb amputees and examines the influence of support sources on their ability to adapt to their amputation. | Major lower limb | n/a | n = 20 | 25–57 | n = 17 (male) n = 3 (female) |
| Wegener et al.30 (2009) | USA | RCT | Examined the effectiveness of a community-based self-management program on health outcomes for individuals with limb loss. | Major upper and lower limb | Community | n = 502 | Control = 56.9 (mean) Treatment = 55.5 (mean) | Control n = 134 (male) n = 93 (female) Treatment n = 151 (male) n = 124 (female) |