Adult upper limb prosthetics has seen the introduction of new surgical procedures and a revolution in technological prosthetic options in recent years. How do we evaluate the potential benefits, ensuring optimal functional outcomes are achieved for individuals? Health systems differ in their ability to incorporate these advances, in part because of cost constraints, especially when cost-benefit analysis is lacking. It is timely to identify some key development and research priorities.
This symposium will present a summary of findings and collation of professional opinion regarding best practice from a collaboration between the ISPO-UK upper limb special interest group, prosthetic centres in the UK and another in Sydney, Australia. Presenters will cover Multidisciplinary assessment, surgical procedures, Occupational Therapy assessment and training, and prosthetic provision to describe the experience incorporating the newer technologies, and the clinical reasoning underpinning decision points in the patient journey.
Statement of the learning objectives
Identify key areas of best practice in adult upper limb prosthetic rehabilitation
Identify key research priorities for further research
Reflect on the experience and challenges that affect service provision in different health systems
Adult upper limb prosthetics has seen the introduction of new surgical procedures and a revolution in technological prosthetic options in recent years. How do we evaluate the potential benefits, ensuring optimal functional outcomes are achieved for individuals? Health systems differ in their ability to incorporate these advances, in part because of cost constraints, especially when cost-benefit analysis is lacking. It is timely to identify some key development and research priorities.
This symposium will present a summary of findings and collation of professional opinion regarding best practice from a collaboration between the ISPO-UK upper limb special interest group, prosthetic centres in the UK and another in Sydney, Australia. Presenters will cover Multidisciplinary assessment, surgical procedures, Occupational Therapy assessment and training, and prosthetic provision to describe the experience incorporating the newer technologies, and the clinical reasoning underpinning decision points in the patient journey.
Identify key areas of best practice in adult upper limb prosthetic rehabilitation
Identify key research priorities for further research
Reflect on the experience and challenges that affect service provision in different health systems