Governmental perspective on fair and equitable provision of boneanchored prostheses: Barriers and facilitators

Laurent Frossard; Debra Berg; Gregory Merlo; Tanya Quincey; Brendan J Burkett

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Governmental perspective on fair and equitable provision of boneanchored prostheses: Barriers and facilitators

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Governmental perspective on fair and equitable provision of boneanchored prostheses: Barriers and facilitators

Laurent Frossard, Debra Berg, Gregory Merlo, Tanya Quincey and Brendan J Burkett

16th International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress Book of Abstracts, p.360

International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) World Congress, 16th (Cape Town, South Africa, 08-May-2017–11-May-2017)

2017

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Human Movement and Sports Science

bone-anchored prosthesis

amputation

osseointegration

prostheses

economic evaluation

reimboursement procedure

Background: Individuals with lower limb amputation fitted with conventional artificial limbs often experience continuous socket-related discomfort leading to a dramatic decrease in quality of life. Most of these functional issues can be overcome by replacing the socket with a surgically implanted bone-anchored prosthesis attached directly to the residual bone using an osseointegrated fixation.[1-31] Government organizations are facing challenges in adjusting procedures to accommodate the emergence of bone-anchored prostheses.[32-35] This study shares the knowledge gained by the Queensland Artificial Limb Service (QALS) an Australian State government organization, while implementing a procedure for fair and equitable provision of bone-anchored prostheses care. Aim: The aim of this study was to share some insights drawn from QALS' experience with strong emphasis on barriers and facilitators encountered when implementing procedure for provision of bone-anchored prostheses care in Queensland, Australia. Method: Barriers and facilitators were identified over nearly 3 years following typical phases of action research led by QALS' management team and researchers who consulted key stakeholders (e.g., 18 Queensland - based consumers, 3 prosthetists, 2 multidisciplinary clinical teams).

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Title: Governmental perspective on fair and equitable provision of boneanchored prostheses: Barriers and facilitators
Authors: Laurent Frossard (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Debra Berg (Author) - Queensland Artificial Limb Service
Gregory Merlo (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Tanya Quincey (Author) - Queensland Artificial Limb Service
Brendan J Burkett (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: 16th International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress Book of Abstracts, p.360
Conference details: International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) World Congress, 16th (Cape Town, South Africa, 08-May-2017–11-May-2017)
Publisher: International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO)
Date published: 2017
ISBN: 9788793486010
Copyright note: Copyright © The Author. The author accepted version is reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450782102621
Output Type: Abstract

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