Exploring the Sustainability of Home Modifications and Adaptations in Occupational Therapy.

Many occupational therapists make home modification recommendations; however, it is unknown if sustainability considerations (i.e., economic, social, and environmental) are contemplated during this process.

Is amputation in the elderly patient with critical limb ischemia acceptable in the long term?

Purpose: Despite high amputation rates, data on patient-reported outcomes is scarce in the elderly population with critical limb ischemia. The aim of this study was to provide mortality rates and long-term changes of the following patient-reported outcomes in elderly critical limb ischemia amputees: quality of life (QoL), health status (HS), and symptoms of depression.

Patients And Methods: In this prospective observational cohort study, amputated critical limb ischemia patients ≥70 years were included.