Effect of Short-term Psychiatric Intervention in Amputees

Quality of life in post-traumatic orthopedically handicapped patients

“…Considerable number of them remains tense, worried and anxious over their future interpersonal relationships in their social, vocational, familial and marital life. [2] A study found significant positive correlation between body image and self esteem, anxiety and depression. An amputee's evaluation of his or her body image can influence these variables in either positive or negative manner.…”

Psychiatric Intervention in Amputees

“…It may interest the authors to know that it is only the second study in India (the first in Armed Forces which has a Artificial Limb Center functioning for over 50 years) in which psychiatric treatment of amputees was attempted. Despite a plethora of western studies showing high prevalence of PTSD in various populations, our own experience with patients with upper and lower limb fractures [1] as also troops in counter insurgency operation areas [2] showed a rather low prevalence. However we have an open mind and another department project is also looking into this aspect in amputees.…”

“…The authors' state that instead of high incidence of anxiety as reported in literature, they found a much higher incidence of depression [1]. This may have to do with the stage at which the patient was evaluated.…”

“…In the present study probably due to small sample size no correlations with socio-demographic characteristics was observed. [1] and troops in counterinsurgency operations [2]. This led us to use the MAST in amputees.…”

“…T his is the reference to the original article titled "Effect of short term psychiatric intervention in amputees" MJAFI 2004; 60:231-4 by Kashif et al [1]. It is heartening to note that medical cadets from Armed Forces Medical College are submitting original research.…”