Research Article

Comparative Study between Dermo, Pelite, and Seal-In X5 Liners: Effect on Patient’s Satisfaction and Perceived Problems

Table 4

Comparison between Dermo and Pelite liner.

VariableDermoPelite value

Satisfaction
Fit of prosthesis87.00 (2.53)74.00 (4.10)0.00
Donning/doffing92.00 (2.63)87.00 (8.12)0.05
Sitting with prosthesis90.00 (6.70)83.00 (6.32)0.03
Walking with prosthesis89.00 (5.17)78.00 (5.37)0.00
Walking on uneven surface74.00 (5.70)66.50 (4.74)0.00
Walking on stairs67.00 (5.35)62.50 (5.40)0.00
Appearance of prosthesis87.00 (2.73)85.00 (4.71)0.33
Feeling with prosthesis92.00 (2.73)69.00 (7.10)0.00
Weight of prosthesis86.00 (5.47)86.00 (5.16)1.00
Suspension88.50 (7.07)74.50 (11.41)0.01
Overall satisfaction85.00 (2.5)66.00 (11.25)0.00

Problems
Sweating76.00 (5.1)92.00 (5.37)0.00
Sound80.00 (6.66)80.00 (6.66)1.00
Skin irritation90.00 (0.00)75.00 (7.45)0.00
Smell78.00 (8.11)75.00 (8.81)0.64
Wound92.00 (8.10)85.00 (9.42)0.08
Pain99.00 (2.10)70.00 (5.77)0.00
Frustration90.00 (3.33)71.00 (6.14)0.00
Swelling88.00 (2.60)85.00 (4.71)0.13

Satisfaction: 100 represented “completely satisfied” and 0 indicated “not satisfied at all.”
Problem: 100 represented “not bothered at all” and 0 indicated “extremely bothered.”