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Table 6 Comfort level dimension content

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

 

2

A bit uncomfortable

3

Satisfactory

4

Comfortable

5

Very comfortable

The prosthesis is easy to take on and off

1

Impossible

 

2

Very difficult

3

Moderately difficult

4

A bit difficult

5

Easy

The prosthesis feels light

1

Very heavy

 

2

A bit heavy

3

Satisfactory

4

Light

5

Very light

After wearing the prosthesis for how long does it feel hot?

1

1 h

 

2

1–4 h

3

4–7 h

4

7–11 h

5

12 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

 

2

Frequently

3

Sometimes

4

Rarely

5

Never

When on, the prosthesis causes an allergic reaction to skin

1

Always

 

2

Frequently

3

Sometimes

4

Rarely

5

Never

It is possible to wear any type of shoes

1

Impossible

 

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

 

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

 

2

Frequently

3

Sometimes

4

Rarely

5

Never