Abstract
Objective: To assess the quality of life and its applying WHO QOL BREF (Quality of life WHO
relationship with sociodemographic variables Scale) Urdu version. The data were analyzed
among physically disabled patients with artificial using SPSS version 10.
limb replacement seen at our tertiary care facility. Results: Majority of the patients had average
Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional quality of life in all domains. Regarding
study was carried out in the artificial limb centre of relationship of sociodemographic factors with
Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - quality of life, the average quality of life in all
a tertiary care facility. 100 consecutive out domains (D1, D2, D3, D4) was found in all
patients of both genders between ages of 13-60 variables except those who were educated till
years with artificial limb replacement from intermediate were having low quality of life in
December 2011 to July 2012 were included in the domain 3 and 4 (P<0.05).
study. The patients below age of 13 years, Conclusion: The results of current study should
comorbid congenital limb deformities other than be considered carefully when planning
limb loss, having language barrier and who assessment and rehabilitation programs for
refused to participate in study were excluded from individuals with physical disabilities and limb
the study. A detailed assessment included: replacement. (Rawal Med J 2013;38:134-138).
application of consent form, demographic profile Key words: Artificial limb replacement, quality of
assessment, and assessment of quality of life by life, disability.
