The national profile of the prosthetic and orthotic workforce in the UK: Sociodemographics and employment characteristics
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DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000331
Abstract: Background: Prosthetists and orthotists (POs) are essential members of the health care workforce and one of the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) allied health professions. There is a paucity of information on their demographics, which is essential… read more here.
Keywords: workforce; profile prosthetic; national profile; health ... See more keywords
The UK prosthetic and orthotic workforce: current status and implications for the future
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DOI: 10.1186/s12960-023-00882-w
Abstract: Prosthetists and orthotists (POs) are the smallest of the 14 allied health profession (AHP) workforces within NHS England. Obtaining data on the workforce has always been challenging due to this information being held across different… read more here.
Keywords: orthotic workforce; workforce; current status; health ... See more keywords
A systematic review of randomised controlled trials assessing effectiveness of prosthetic and orthotic interventions
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0192094
Abstract: Background Assistive products are items which allow older people and people with disabilities to be able to live a healthy, productive and dignified life. It has been estimated that approximately 1.5% of the world’s population… read more here.
Keywords: randomised controlled; prosthetic orthotic; orthotic interventions; trials assessing ... See more keywords