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Table 7 Mobility dimension content

From: Comfort level discussion for prosthetic sockets with different fabricating processing conditions

Item

Score

Subjective perception content

Patient’s subjective perception

How long can you walk while wearing the prosthesis?

1

Less than 1 h

 

2

1–4 h

3

4–7 h

4

7–11 h

5

More than 12 h

Do you feel stable when walking on uneven surfaces while wearing the prosthesis?

1

Absolutely unstable

 

2

Very unstable

3

Moderately unstable

4

A bit unstable

5

Stable

Is it difficult to walk fast with the prosthesis for half an hour?

1

Impossible

 

2

Very difficult

3

Moderately difficult

4

A bit difficult

5

Easy

It is difficult to walk up and down stairs while wearing the prosthesis?

1

Impossible

 

2

Very difficult

3

A bit difficult

4

Able to keep pace with a healthy person

5

Walking as a healthy person

How much physical strength is required to use the prosthesis?

1

Unable to walk

 

2

Requires much effort

3

Requires some effort

4

Requires little effort

5

Does not require any effort

Can you walk stably up and down slopes while wearing the prosthesis?

1

Impossible

 

2

Very difficult

3

A bit difficult

4

Able to keep pace with a healthy person

5

Walking as a healthy person

Can you get in and out of a vehicle while wearing the prosthesis?

1

Impossible

 

2

Very difficult

3

Moderately difficult

4

A bit difficult

5

Easy

Can you walk on slippery surfaces while wearing the prosthesis?

1

Impossible

 

2

Very difficult

3

A bit difficult

4

Able to keep pace with a healthy person

5

Walking as a healthy person

Can you walk stably on narrow streets while wearing the prosthesis?

1

Absolutely unstable

 

2

Very unstable

3

Moderately unstable

4

A bit unstable

5

Stable