Original Article
A Study of Psychological Correlates after Amputation K Srivastava', Brig D Saldanha (Retd)+, S Chaudhury", Surg Cmde VSSR Ryall-, Surg Capt S Goyal++, Lt Col D Bhattacharyya", D Basannar·Abstract Background: Amputation of a 6mb affects almost all aspects of an individual's life. Psychological aspects are important factors for adjustment with the disability. Methods: The present study was carried out on SO consecutive male patients admitted to the Artificial Limb Centre. Base Une and post therapy psychological assessment was carried out on Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSn was administered along with Millon Index of personality styles (MIPS). Psychological intervention was given to them on a therapy module proposed by authors. Dato was analyzed with the help of SPSS. Remit: Findings revealed significant differences in scores on HADS, before and arter therapy (p65). Predominant personality styles were self indulgence and internally focused in motivating styles (mean prevalence score
A Study of Psychological Correlates after Amputation K Srivastava', Brig D Saldanha (Retd)+, S Chaudhury", Surg Cmde VSSR Ryall-, Surg Capt S Goyal++, Lt Col D Bhattacharyya", D Basannar·Abstract Background: Amputation of a 6mb affects almost all aspects of an individual's life. Psychological aspects are important factors for adjustment with the disability. Methods: The present study was carried out on SO consecutive male patients admitted to the Artificial Limb Centre. Base Une and post therapy psychological assessment was carried out on Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSn was administered along with Millon Index of personality styles (MIPS). Psychological intervention was given to them on a therapy module proposed by authors. Dato was analyzed with the help of SPSS. Remit: Findings revealed significant differences in scores on HADS, before and arter therapy (p65). Predominant personality styles were self indulgence and internally focused in motivating styles (mean prevalence score
