Enhancing independence: Experiences of lower limb prosthesis users

The findings suggest a knowledge gap among health professionals that may threaten the mobility and independence of experienced prosthesis users. Although users develop their practical competence and skills by prosthetic use, health professionals make slight use of the opportunities to enhance their competence by listening to and collaborating with prosthesis users. By recognizing patients as experts in their bodies, their insights can complement and strengthen professional competence and lead to more effective rehabilitation.