Challenges in Lower-Limb Orthotic Research

Fatone, Stefania

doi:10.3109/03093646.2010.515875

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“…Challenges related to the quality of research and evidence in the field of O&P, such as lack of expertise to conduct research and heterogeneity within the populations, have been welldocumented and will need to be overcome. [28][29][30] As more high-quality evidence becomes available, for example randomized control trials comparing patient outcomes with digital workflow vs. traditional methods, penetration of DT will likely increase in O&P, and the knowledge base and ability to overcome technical, logistical, operational, and cultural issues will improve across the industry. 31 Theme 2: marketplace, economic, and operational factors Should the O&P industry wish to move toward a digital practice, the existing economic and operational factors and barriers will need to be addressed by the joint efforts from stakeholders across the field.…”

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Understanding the adoption of digital workflows in orthotic & prosthetic practice from practitioner perspectives: a qualitative descriptive study

Ngan

Sivasambu

Kelland

et al. 2022

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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Background: The implementation of digital technology (DT) in orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) has been slow despite recent research suggesting that the use of DT will continue to grow and become more prevalent within the industry. There is a need to further investigate DT in O&P practice and the current state of its use in the field.Objective: This study aimed to explore the views and experiences of practitioners using DT workflows in their O&P practice. Methods: In this qualitative descriptive study, 10 in-depth, semistructured interviews with O&P practitioners were conducted. A content analysis was performed to analyze the transcripts and identify key themes from the data.Results: The study examined the experiences of practitioners using or trying to use DT in their practices, and three key themes were identified on the implementation of digital practice: 1) technological advancement and scientific evidence; 2) marketplace, economic, and operational factors; and 3) industry mindset shift in embracing DT practice. Conclusion: A collaborative effort involving academia, healthcare institutions, vendors, and individual practitioners will be required to facilitate the widespread adoption of DT in O&P. More work is required to overcome challenges from the technical, logistical, and cultural aspects.

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