Measuring social support in people with leg amputations
This study is testing a questionnaire about how much social support people with leg amputations feel they have. It aims to make sure the questions are accurate and helpful for Turkish-speaking patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had an amputation of one or both legs (above or below the knee).
- You can read and understand Turkish.
- You are able to give your informed consent and fill out questionnaires on your own.
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems that make it hard to understand the questionnaires.
- You do not have an active mental health crisis or other health issues that keep you from participating.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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