AMPUTEE SELECTION-PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

SUMMARY

1. Cognitive function: patient should be able to understand and learn tasks such as gait training and safety. If the patient is not capable, she would require a caregiver to compensate.

2. Language barriers: can the patient understand instructions in English or require an interpreter?

3. Attitude and motivation: important for prosthetic use, training, care and safety.

4. Address depression & anxiety assoc. with amputation.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.