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Medical Care
Over 80% of survey participants reported making one or more doctor visits in the past
12 months. One out of 10 reported not receiving medical care when they needed it.
One-third of these were due to health insurance costing too much or not covering the
cost of medical care.
Rehabilitation Services
One-fourth of survey participants reported receiving medical rehabilitation services,
such as physical and occupational therapy, in the past year. The average number of
visits per year to a rehabilitation specialist was 25, with more visits made by individuals
with more recent amputation. Nearly 20% reported not receiving rehabilitation services
when they needed it. Similar to medical care, the majority reported cost as the leading
factor in preventing them from receiving rehabilitation services they needed.
Emotional Health Services
Nearly one-fourth (22%) of survey participants reported receiving emotional health
services for an emotional problem during the past 12 months; only 9% reported
needing it and not getting it. However, among those with depressed symptoms, half
reported not receiving emotional health services. Among those receiving help, only
6% reported that they needed more help than they received. Reasons given for not
receiving help included wanting to solve their own problems (27%) and not knowing
where to go for help (19%).
Assistance in the Home
Nearly half (48%) reported needing help at home with activities such as personal care,
meal preparation, and grocery shopping. One-fourth of those receiving help said they
needed more help than they were currently receiving. Of those who were not receiving
care, only 11% reported needing more help but not receiving it. The majority (66%)
received help from a family or friend who lived in the same home with them, while
16% received help from a family member or friend who lived outside their home and
11% reported using a home health aide or a visiting nurse.
Peer Support Group
Current attendance at a peer support group was reported by 20% of the survey
participants. Older amputees (age 45+) were more likely than those age 18-44
to report attending a peer support group, after adjusting for cause and time since
amputation.
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