Study: NCT04120558

Intervention type: OTHER
Intervention: Qualitative interviews and focus groups
Description: Semi-structured interviews will be undertaken with at least 24 and up to as many as 36 through knee and above knee amputees. A topic guide will be used to interview participants about perceived functional ability, body image, adapting post amputation and overall quality of life. A sampling frame will be used to ensure a range of views are sought (e.g. both men and women with through and above knee amputations; and with different mobility levels). Thematic analysis will be used to analyse the data. Focus group discussions will be informed by the findings of the interviews.~The themes that emerge from the semi-structured interviews will be further explored using focus groups and allow for comparison of the experiences between through knee and above knee amputees.

Intervention type: OTHER
Intervention: Qualitative interviews and focus groups
Description: Semi-structured interviews will be undertaken with at least 24 and up to as many as 36 through knee and above knee amputees. A topic guide will be used to interview participants about perceived functional ability, body image, adapting post amputation and overall quality of life. A sampling frame will be used to ensure a range of views are sought (e.g. both men and women with through and above knee amputations; and with different mobility levels). Thematic analysis will be used to analyse the data. Focus group discussions will be informed by the findings of the interviews.~The themes that emerge from the semi-structured interviews will be further explored using focus groups and allow for comparison of the experiences between through knee and above knee amputees.

Intervention type: OTHER
Intervention: Functional mobility tests and questionnaires
Description: Function in sitting and sit-and-reach will be assessed in non-ambulatory (wheelchair users) individuals. An overall score for each sitting activity will be recorded and the distance reached will be calculated.~Walking, timed-up-and-go, L-test, balance in sitting and standing, seated activities will be assessed in ambulatory (prosthetic using) individuals. The time taken, distance walked, distance reached, and the overall scores for each activity will be compared between the two groups. Fear of falls and confidence levels when performing tasks will be investigated using two questionnaires.~The EQ-5D-5L and SF-36 will be issued to the non-ambulatory and ambulatory participants to complete when attending the testing session.~The Locomotor Capability Index - 5 (LCI-5), Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC-UK) and Houghton scale of prosthetic use in people with lower-extremity amputations

Intervention type: OTHER
Intervention: Functional mobility tests and questionnaires
Description: Function in sitting and sit-and-reach will be assessed in non-ambulatory (wheelchair users) individuals. An overall score for each sitting activity will be recorded and the distance reached will be calculated.~Walking, timed-up-and-go, L-test, balance in sitting and standing, seated activities will be assessed in ambulatory (prosthetic using) individuals. The time taken, distance walked, distance reached, and the overall scores for each activity will be compared between the two groups. Fear of falls and confidence levels when performing tasks will be investigated using two questionnaires.~The EQ-5D-5L and SF-36 will be issued to the non-ambulatory and ambulatory participants to complete when attending the testing session.~The Locomotor Capability Index - 5 (LCI-5), Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC-UK) and Houghton scale of prosthetic use in people with lower-extremity amputations