Demographics and discharge outcomes of dysvascular and non-vascular lower limb amputees at a subacute rehabilitation unit : A 7-year series

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Batten, Heather, Kuys, Suzanne, McPhail, Steven, Varghese, Paulose and Nitz, Jennifer. (2015). Demographics and discharge outcomes of dysvascular and non-vascular lower limb amputees at a subacute rehabilitation unit : A 7-year series. Australian Health Review. 39(1), pp. 76-84. https://doi.org/10.1071/AH14042
AuthorsBatten, Heather, Kuys, Suzanne, McPhail, Steven, Varghese, Paulose and Nitz, Jennifer
Abstract

Objective
To examine personal and social demographics, and rehabilitation discharge outcomes of dysvascular and non-vascular lower limb amputees.

Methods
In total, 425 lower limb amputation inpatient rehabilitation admissions (335 individuals) from 2005 to 2011 were examined. Admission and discharge descriptive statistics (frequency, percentages) were calculated and compared by aetiology.

Results
Participants were male (74%), aged 65 years (s.d. 14), born in Australia (72%), had predominantly dysvascular aetiology (80%) and a median length of stay 48 days (interquartile range (IQR): 25–76). Following amputation, 56% received prostheses for mobility, 21% (n = 89) changed residence and 28% (n = 116) required community services. Dysvascular amputees were older (mean 67 years, s.d. 12 vs 54 years, s.d. 16; P < 0.001) and recorded lower functional independence measure – motor scores at admission (z = 3.61, P < 0.001) and discharge (z = 4.52, P < 0.001). More non-vascular amputees worked before amputation (43% vs 11%; P < 0.001), were prescribed a prosthesis by discharge (73% vs 52%; P < 0.001) and had a shorter length of stay (7 days, 95% confidence interval: –3 to 17), although this was not statistically significant.

Conclusions
Differences exist in social and demographic outcomes between dysvascular and non-vascular lower limb amputees.

What is known about the topic?
Lower limb amputation occurs due to various aetiologies.

What does this paper add?
Lower limb amputee rehabilitation over 7 years was investigated, comprising 425 admissions, 80% due to dysvascular aetiology. Personal and social demographics, and discharge outcomes are compared by aetiology.

What are the implications for practitioners?
Demographic and discharge outcome differences exist between dysvascular and non-vascular lower limb amputees. Twenty-one percent were required to change residence and 28% required additional social supports. Discharge planning should begin as soon as possible to limit time spent waiting for new accommodation or major modifications for current homes. Lower limb amputees are not homogeneous, so care should be taken if extrapolating from combined amputee aetiologies or from one aetiology to another.

Keywordsamputation; prosthesis; rehabilitation
Year2015
JournalAustralian Health Review
Journal citation39 (1), pp. 76-84
ISSN0156-5788
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1071/AH14042
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84922276320
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Page range76-84
Research GroupSchool of Allied Health
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The effect of aerobic exercise on brain-derived neurotrophic factor in people with neurological disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mackay, Christopher P., Kuys, Suzanne S. and Brauer, Sandra G.. (2017). The effect of aerobic exercise on brain-derived neurotrophic factor in people with neurological disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neural Plasticity. 2017, pp. 1 - 9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/4716197
Accelerometer and global positioning system measurement of recovery of community ambulation across the first 6 months after stroke : An exploratory prospective study
Mahendran, Niruthikha, Kuys, Suzanne S. and Brauer, Sandra G.. (2016). Accelerometer and global positioning system measurement of recovery of community ambulation across the first 6 months after stroke : An exploratory prospective study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 97(9), pp. 1465-1472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2016.04.013
Poor mobility in hospitalized adults of all ages
Mudge, Alison, McRae, Prue, McHugh, Kirstie, Griffin, Lauren, Hitchen, Andrew, Walker, James, Cruickshank, Mark, Morris, Norman R. and Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle. (2016). Poor mobility in hospitalized adults of all ages. Journal of Hospital Medicine. 11(4), pp. 289 - 291. https://doi.org/10.1002/jhm.2536
General versus spinal anaesthesia and postoperative delirium in an orthogeriatric population
Ilango, Sivarajah, Pulle, Ranjeev Chrys, Bell, Jack J. and Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle. (2016). General versus spinal anaesthesia and postoperative delirium in an orthogeriatric population. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 35(1), pp. 42 - 47. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12212
Direct inpatient burden caused by foot-related conditions: A multisite point-prevalence study
Lazzarini, Peter A., Hurn, Sheree E., Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle, Kamp, Maarten C., Ng, Vanessa, Thomas, Courtney, Jen, Scott D., Kinnear, Ewan, d'Emden, Michael C. and Reed, Lloyd. (2016). Direct inpatient burden caused by foot-related conditions: A multisite point-prevalence study. BMJ Open. 6(6), pp. 1 - 15. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010811
Balance self-efficacy in older adults following inpatient rehabilitation
Kuys, Suzanne S., Donovan, Jacquelin, Mattin, Sarah and Low Choy, Nancy L.. (2015). Balance self-efficacy in older adults following inpatient rehabilitation. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 38(2), pp. 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1097/MRR.0000000000000106
A systematic review of axillary web syndrome (AWS)
Yeung, W. M., McPhail, Steven M. and Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle. (2015). A systematic review of axillary web syndrome (AWS). Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 9(4), pp. 576 - 598. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-015-0435-1
Comparison of sit-to-stand strategies used by older adults and people living with dementia
Dolecka, Urszula, Ownsworth, Tamara and Kuys, Suzanne. (2015). Comparison of sit-to-stand strategies used by older adults and people living with dementia. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 60(3), pp. 528 - 534. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2014.12.007
Prevalence of foot disease and risk factors in general inpatient populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Lazzarini, Peter A., Hurn, Sheree E., Fernando, Malindu E., Jen, Scott D., Kuys, Suzanne S., Kamp, Maarten C. and Reed, Lloyd F.. (2015). Prevalence of foot disease and risk factors in general inpatient populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 5(11), pp. 1 - 15. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008544
Clinically important improvements in motor function are achievable during inpatient rehabilitation by stroke patients with severe motor disability : A prospective observational study
Hayward, Kathryn, Kuys, Suzanne, Barker, Ruth and Brauer, Sandra. (2014). Clinically important improvements in motor function are achievable during inpatient rehabilitation by stroke patients with severe motor disability : A prospective observational study. NeuroRehabilitation. 34(4), pp. 773 - 779. https://doi.org/10.3233/NRE-141076
Gait speed in ambulant older people in long term care : A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kuys, Suzanne, Peel, Nancye, Klein, Kerenaftali, Slater, Alexandra and Hubbard, Ruth. (2014). Gait speed in ambulant older people in long term care : A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA) (print). 15(3), pp. 194 - 200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2013.10.015
The Queensland High Risk Foot Form (QHRFF) - Is it a reliable and valid tool for foot disease?
Lazzarini, Peter A., Ng, Vanessa, Kinnear, Ewan M., Kamp, Maarten C., Kuys, Suzanne S., Hurst, Cameron and Reed, Lloyd F.. (2014). The Queensland High Risk Foot Form (QHRFF) - Is it a reliable and valid tool for foot disease? Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 7(7), pp. 1 - 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-7
The Queensland high risk foot form (QHRFF) - is it a reliable and valid clinical research tool for foot disease?
Lazzarini, Peter A., Ng, Vanessa, Kinnear, Ewan, Kamp, Maarten C., Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle, Hurst, Cameron and Reed, Lloyd. (2014). The Queensland high risk foot form (QHRFF) - is it a reliable and valid clinical research tool for foot disease? Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 7(1), pp. 1 - 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-7
Use and validation of the balance outcome measure for elder rehabilitation in acute care
Kuys, Suzanne, Crouch, Tom, Dolecka, Urszula, Steele, Michael and Low Choy, Nancy. (2014). Use and validation of the balance outcome measure for elder rehabilitation in acute care. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy. 42(1), pp. 16 - 21.
Factors affecting the ability of the stroke survivor to drive their own recovery outside of therapy during inpatient stroke rehabilitation
Eng, Xue Wen, Brauer, Sandra, Kuys, Suzanne, Lord, Matthew and Hayward, Kathryn. (2014). Factors affecting the ability of the stroke survivor to drive their own recovery outside of therapy during inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Stroke Research and Treatment. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/626538
Factors affecting the ability of the stroke survivor to drive their own recovery outside of therapy during inpatient stroke rehabilitation
Eng, Xue Wen, Brauer, Sandra, Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle, Lord, Matthew and Hayward, Kathryn. (2014). Factors affecting the ability of the stroke survivor to drive their own recovery outside of therapy during inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Stroke Research and Treatment. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/626538
Development and preliminary validation of the Acute Brain Injury Physiotherapy Assessment (ABIPA)
Gesch, Janelle, Low Choy, Nancy, Weeks, Benjamin, Passier, Leanne, Nascimento, Margarida, Haines, Terry and Kuys, Suzanne. (2014). Development and preliminary validation of the Acute Brain Injury Physiotherapy Assessment (ABIPA). Brain Impairment. 15(2), pp. 132 - 145. https://doi.org/10.1017/BrImp.2014.13
Activity limitations experienced by people with stroke who received inpatient rehabiliation: Differences between 2001, 2005, and 2011
Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle, Bew, Paul, Lynch, Mary and Brauer, Sandy. (2014). Activity limitations experienced by people with stroke who received inpatient rehabiliation: Differences between 2001, 2005, and 2011. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 95(4), pp. 741 - 746. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2013.12.008
The health outcomes and costs of people attending an interdisciplinary chronic disease service in regional Australia: protocol for a longitudinal cohort investigation
Tyack, Zephanie, Frakes, Kerrie-Anne, Cornwell, Petrea, Kuys, Suzanne, Barnett, Adrian and McPhail, Steven. (2013). The health outcomes and costs of people attending an interdisciplinary chronic disease service in regional Australia: protocol for a longitudinal cohort investigation. BMC Health Services Research. 13(410), pp. 1 - 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-410
Physiotherapy students find guided journals useful to develop reflective thinking and practice during their first clinical placement : A qualitative study
Constantinou, Maria and Kuys, Suzanne. (2013). Physiotherapy students find guided journals useful to develop reflective thinking and practice during their first clinical placement : A qualitative study. Physiotherapy (print). 99(1), pp. 49 - 55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2011.12.002
Feasibility of an interdisciplinary early intervention for patients with low levels of responsiveness following an acquired brain injury
Seeto, Treena, Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle, Budden, Cassandra, Griffin, Erin, Kajewski, Haylee and McPhail, Steven. (2013). Feasibility of an interdisciplinary early intervention for patients with low levels of responsiveness following an acquired brain injury. Brain Impairment. 14(2), pp. 213 - 221. https://doi.org/10.1017/BrImp.2013.20
Frequency of urinary incontinence in people with chronic heart failure
Hwang, Rita, Chuan, Francine, Peters, Robyn and Kuys, Suzanne. (2013). Frequency of urinary incontinence in people with chronic heart failure. Heart & Lung: the journal of acute and critical care. 42(1), pp. 26 - 31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.08.003
Feasibility of an interdisciplinary early intervention for patients with low levels of responsiveness following an acquired brain injury
Seeto, Treena, Kuys, Suzanne, Budden, Cassandra, Griffin, Erin, Kajewski, Haylee and McPhail, Steven. (2013). Feasibility of an interdisciplinary early intervention for patients with low levels of responsiveness following an acquired brain injury. Brain Impairment. 14(2), pp. 213 - 221. https://doi.org/10.1017/BrImp.2013.20
Frequency of urinary incontinence in people with chronic heart failure
Hwang, Rita, Chuan, Francine, Peters, Robyn and Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle. (2013). Frequency of urinary incontinence in people with chronic heart failure. Heart & Lung: the journal of acute and critical care. 42(1), pp. 26 - 31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.08.003
Feasibility of gaming console exercise and its effect on endurance, gait and balance in people with an acquired brain injury
McClanachan, Nelson, Gesch, Janelle, Wuthapanich, Nampech, Fleming, Jennifer and Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle. (2013). Feasibility of gaming console exercise and its effect on endurance, gait and balance in people with an acquired brain injury. Brain Injury. 27(12), pp. 1402 - 1408. https://doi.org/10.3109/02699052.2013.823654
Feasibility of gaming console exercise and its effect on endurance, gait and balance in people with an acquired brain injury
McClanachan, Nelson, Gesch, Janelle, Wuthapanich, Nampech, Fleming, Jennifer and Kuys, Suzanne. (2013). Feasibility of gaming console exercise and its effect on endurance, gait and balance in people with an acquired brain injury. Brain Injury. 27(12), pp. 1402 - 1408. https://doi.org/10.3109/02699052.2013.823654
What are the key conditions associated with lower limb amputations in a major Australian teaching hospital?
Lazzarini, Peter, O'Rourke, Sharon, Russell, Anthony, Clark, Damien and Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle. (2012). What are the key conditions associated with lower limb amputations in a major Australian teaching hospital? Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 5(12), pp. 1 - 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-5-12
What are the key conditions associated with lower limb amputations in a major Australian teaching hospital?
Lazzarini, Peter, O'Rourke, Sharon, Russell, Anthony, Clark, Damien and Kuys, Suzanne. (2012). What are the key conditions associated with lower limb amputations in a major Australian teaching hospital? Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 5(1), pp. 1 - 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-5-12
Activity level of hospital medical inpatients: An observational study
Kuys, Suzanne S., Dolecka, Urszula E. and Guard, Amanda. (2012). Activity level of hospital medical inpatients: An observational study. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 55(2), pp. 417 - 421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2012.02.008
Can Wii work it out?
Cyarto, Elizabeth V., Kuys, Suzanne, Henwood, Tim R. and Blackberry, Irene. (2011). Can Wii work it out? Telecommunications Journal of Australia. 61(3), pp. 37.1 - 37.12.
Higher-intensity treadmill walking during rehabilitation after stroke in feasible and not detrimental to walking pattern or quality: A pilot randomized trial
Kuys, Suzanne S., Brauer, Sandra G. and Ada, Louise. (2011). Higher-intensity treadmill walking during rehabilitation after stroke in feasible and not detrimental to walking pattern or quality: A pilot randomized trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 25(4), pp. 316 - 326. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215510382928
Higher-intensity treadmill walking during rehabilitation after stroke in feasible and not detrimental to walking pattern or quality : A pilot randomized trial
Kuys, Suzanne, Brauer, Sandra and Ada, Louise. (2011). Higher-intensity treadmill walking during rehabilitation after stroke in feasible and not detrimental to walking pattern or quality : A pilot randomized trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 25(4), pp. 316 - 326. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215510382928
Appropriate seating for medical patients: An audit
Kuys, Suzanne, Dolecka, Urszula and Morrison, Carol. (2011). Appropriate seating for medical patients: An audit. Australian Health Review. 35(3), pp. 316 - 319. https://doi.org/10.1071/AH10943
Changes in falls risk factors for geriatric diagnostic groups across inpatient, outpatient and domiciliary rehabilitation settings
Morrison, Gregory, Lee, Huang-Ling, Kuys, Suzanne, Clarke, Jane, Bew, Paul and Haines, Terry. (2011). Changes in falls risk factors for geriatric diagnostic groups across inpatient, outpatient and domiciliary rehabilitation settings. Disability and Rehabilitation. 33(11), pp. 900 - 907. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2010.514019
Trial of an allied health workload allocation model
Simmons, Nadine and Kuys, Suzanne. (2011). Trial of an allied health workload allocation model. Australian Health Review. 35(2), pp. 168 - 175. https://doi.org/10.1071/AH09860
Test-retest reliability of the GAITRite system in people with stroke undergoing rehabilitation
Kuys, Suzanne, Brauer, Sandra and Ada, Louise. (2011). Test-retest reliability of the GAITRite system in people with stroke undergoing rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation. 33(19-20), pp. 1848 - 1853. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2010.549895
Appropriate seating for medical patients: An audit
Kuys, Suzanne S., Dolecka, Urszula E. and Morrison, Carol A.. (2011). Appropriate seating for medical patients: An audit. Australian Health Review. 35(3), pp. 316 - 319. https://doi.org/10.1071/AH10943
Gaming console exercise and cycle or treadmill exercise provide similar cardiovascular demand in adults with cystic fibrosis : A randomised cross-over trial
Kuys, Suzanne, Hall, Kathleen, Peasey, Maureen, Wood, Michelle, Cobb, Robyn and Bell, Scott. (2011). Gaming console exercise and cycle or treadmill exercise provide similar cardiovascular demand in adults with cystic fibrosis : A randomised cross-over trial. Journal of Physiotherapy. 57(1), pp. 35 - 40. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1836-9553(11)70005-4
Trial of an allied health workload allocation model
Simmons, Nadine and Kuys, Suzanne Shanelle. (2011). Trial of an allied health workload allocation model. Australian Health Review. 35(2), pp. 168 - 175. https://doi.org/10.1071/AH09860
Dose-response relationship between physiotherapy resource provision with function and balance improvements in patients following stroke : A multi-centre observational study
Haines, Terry, Kuys, Suzanne, Clarke, Jane, Morrison, Gregory and Bew, Paul. (2011). Dose-response relationship between physiotherapy resource provision with function and balance improvements in patients following stroke : A multi-centre observational study. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 17(1), pp. 136 - 142. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01380.x
Higher-intensity treadmill walking during rehabilitation after stroke in feasible and not detrimental to walking pattern or quality: A pilot randomized trial
Kuys, Suzanne, Brauer, Sandra and Ada, Louise. (2011). Higher-intensity treadmill walking during rehabilitation after stroke in feasible and not detrimental to walking pattern or quality: A pilot randomized trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 25(4), pp. 316 - 326. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215510382928