Frequency of Psychological Issues and Associated Factors among Orthotic and Prosthetic Device Users Attending Rehabilitation Centres in Multan

Abstract

Primary objective of the current study was intended to investigate the frequency of psychological issues and assess their association with clinical, socioeconomic, sociodemographic and device related factors in prosthetic and orthotic device users attending selective rehabilitation centers of Multan, Punjab. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out involving 100 prosthetic and orthotic device users seeking treatment at selective rehabilitation centers of Multan. Study depicted that out of 100 participants, 84% were having anxiety, 74% depression and 64% stress. The outcomes depicted that psychological symptoms may be significantly associated with clinical, sociodemographic, socioeconomic and device related factors. Regular mental health screening, patient awareness programs, referrals for further psychological assessment and follow ups along with provision of assistive device should be done where possible.