Physical disability can be an important determinant for the quality of life for a patient with peripheral arterial disease. The authors are from Penn State College of Medicine.
Patient selection: symptomatic peripheral arterial disease
Factors impacting the quality of life:
(1) ability to walk without stumbling
(2) greater walking distance and speed
(3) ability to climb stairs
(4) ability to perform bathing and other activities of daily living (ADL)
(5) ability to transfer between bed and chair safely
Addressing the independence and self-respect of the patient can improve that patient's quality of life.
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