From: Comfort level discussion for prosthetic sockets with different fabricating processing conditions
Item | Score | Subjective perception content | Patient’s subjective perception |
---|---|---|---|
The prosthesis feels comfortable when standing up and sitting down | 1 | Absolutely uncomfortable | Â |
2 | A bit uncomfortable | ||
3 | Satisfactory | ||
4 | Comfortable | ||
5 | Very comfortable | ||
The prosthesis is easy to take on and off | 1 | Impossible | Â |
2 | Very difficult | ||
3 | Moderately difficult | ||
4 | A bit difficult | ||
5 | Easy | ||
The prosthesis feels light | 1 | Very heavy | Â |
2 | A bit heavy | ||
3 | Satisfactory | ||
4 | Light | ||
5 | Very light | ||
After wearing the prosthesis for how long does it feel hot? | 1 | 1Â h | Â |
2 | 1–4 h | ||
3 | 4–7 h | ||
4 | 7–11 h | ||
5 | 12Â h and more | ||
How many prosthetic socks are needed? | 1 | Silk socks × 1; silica gel socks × 1; thick quilted socks × 3 |  |
2 | Silk socks × 1; silica gel socks × 1; thick quilted socks × 2 | ||
3 | Silk socks × 1; silica gel socks × 1; thick quilted socks × 1 | ||
4 | Silk socks × 1; silica gel socks × 1; thin quilted socks × 1 | ||
5 | Silk socks × 1; thin quilted socks × 2 | ||
The prosthesis makes weird sounds | 1 | Always | Â |
2 | Frequently | ||
3 | Sometimes | ||
4 | Rarely | ||
5 | Never | ||
When on, the prosthesis causes an allergic reaction to skin | 1 | Always | Â |
2 | Frequently | ||
3 | Sometimes | ||
4 | Rarely | ||
5 | Never | ||
It is possible to wear any type of shoes | 1 | Impossible | Â |
2 | Usually possible | ||
3 | Sometimes possible | ||
4 | Usually possible | ||
5 | Possible | ||
The prosthesis is resistant to dirt and easy to clean | 1 | Impossible to clean | Â |
2 | Usually impossible to clean | ||
3 | Sometimes possible to clean | ||
4 | Usually possible to clean | ||
5 | Possible to clean | ||
The prosthesis makes it difficult to dress | 1 | Always | Â |
2 | Frequently | ||
3 | Sometimes | ||
4 | Rarely | ||
5 | Never |