Credit Hours
1.75 Scientific Credits
Learning Objectives
- Understand literature related to psychosocial and mental health issue in scoliosis care.
- How psychosocial issues affect decisions regarding orthotic management of scoliosis.
- Understand the unique needs of these patients and their caretakers.
- Navigating decisions regarding orthotic management vs. surgical intervention.
- The role of orthotists in support adherence to a treatment plan.
- Practical strategies for discussing psychosocial and mental health issues.
- Support resources available to clinicians, patients, and caretakers.
Course Description
Psychosocial Issues in Scoliosis Care (AM2025-OS02)
This Organized Session will address psychosocial issues related to scoliosis care. Clinicians can adopt strategies and approaches to these encounters that improve the quality of decisions and care provided by supporting patients in managing the unique psychosocial challenges faced by this patient population.
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
- .John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
- Megan E. Glahn Castille, MS, CPO/LPO
- Heather M. Richard, PsyD
- David Speers, CPO/L
- Gloria Lee
Disclaimer
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.
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