Abstract
Background: When the patient was forced to amputate their leg, the level of amputation is decided mainly by the surgeon’s leadership. However, the decision should be includes various considerable backgrounds of each patient. We created the decision supportive tool of the level of amputation for these patients who have several options of amputation level. Method: First, We conducted the selection of patients to apply the tool. We have shown the time-course to return to daily life after surgery in each amputation level, and picked up the factors influenced by the amputation level. The factors were “wound healing,” “rehabilitation,” and “Medical insurance system.” Then, we have created a supportive tool based on the Prior knowledge to offers information regarding these three factors for a better understanding of their postoperative life which is different from each amputation level. Future Issue: We have to evaluate the effectiveness of our tool.
