Researchers from the University of Washington, University of Illinois at Chicago, the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, and Hanger Clinic are looking for lower limb prosthesis users to participate in a research study to develop better surveys for measuring fall-related health outcomes. 

The overall goal of our research is to help clinicians and researchers better understand how falls or thoughts of falling affect the lives of lower limb prosthesis users. The objective of this study is to develop new surveys about fall-related health. Results of this study will help us determine which questions are best to include in these new surveys and assist us in making these surveys shorter, more meaningful, and easier to answer. 

If you agree to participate, you will be asked to complete an online survey. The survey will ask questions about you (such as your age and education) as well as questions about your amputation, prosthesis, health, fall history, and fall-related health. The survey will take you about 45-60 minutes to complete. Some participants may also be invited to take a second survey with additional questions about fall-related health outcomes.

Taking part in this study is voluntary. You can stop at any time. You may refuse to participate and you can stop at any time without penalty or loss of benefits. Your responses are confidential. We will assign an identification number to the study information you provide to us.

If you are eligible to participate and complete the survey, we will send you a check for $25. If you are invited and complete the second survey, we will send you another check for $25. 

For more details, please download the Study Information Statement.

Thank you for your interest in our research study. 

Brian Hafner, PhD, University of Washington

Andrew Sawers, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Sara Koehler-McNicholas, PhD, Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Shane Wurdeman, PhD, Hanger Clinic