Essays about: "orthotist"

Found 4 essays containing the word orthotist.

  1. 1. Developing and Testing the Usability of a Communication Tool to enhance Evidence into Practice - A qualitative pilot study

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Rikke Rasmussen; Nikolaj E. Hansen; [2022]
    Keywords : Evidence-based practice; clinical reasoning; transfemoral prosthetic sockets; Prosthetist and orthotist; usability; Communication Tool.;

    Abstract : Background: Meeting the prosthetists needs, and barriers is important to successful implement evidence into practice. Thus, several implementation methods have been initiated, the authors saw a need to create a Communication Tool based on evidence from transfemoral socket designs, to ease the process of assisting prosthetists in facilitating evidential reasoning. READ MORE

  3. 2. Description of Orthotists Level of Involvement in Early Post Stroke Management in Denmark: A Cross-Sectional Survey

    University essay from

    Author : Mille Bjerregaard Jørgensen; Laura Ane Jakobsen; [2021]
    Keywords : orthotist; perception; involvement; early gait rehabilitation; post stroke; bandagist; mening; involvering; tidlig gangrehabilitering; apopleksi;

    Abstract : Background: Following a stroke the ability to walk is often impaired due to compromised motor-control, muscle weakness and spasticity, resulting in deviations during gait. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) can be used for people with hemiparesis to improve stability during stance phase and clearance during swing phase. READ MORE

  4. 3. Experiences with the prescription process of sports prosthesis in Denmark

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    Author : Cecilie Kolmos Schmidt; Henriette Tang; [2021]
    Keywords : sports prosthesis; prescription process; barriers; experiences; danish service law;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study was to describe experienced barriers with the prescription process of sport prosthesis in Denmark from the prosthetist and orthotist perspective. Method: The study was based on semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions there all were recorded. READ MORE

  5. 4. Danish Certified Prosthetists and Orthotists’ experience of their intercultural competencies in the treatment of immigrants : A qualitative interview study

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Christina Louise Jørgensen; Nynne Harrishøj Schultz; [2021]
    Keywords : Intercultural competencies; Immigrants; Experience; Prosthetist and orthotist; Denmark;

    Abstract : Background: To be able to meet social harmony in a continuously globalizing world, intercultural competencies are important to possess as an individual. Thus, it is also important for Certified Prosthetists and Orthotists (CPOs) and other health care providers since they meet many diversities in connection to their work. READ MORE