Credit Hours
2.0 Scientific Credits
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this session, clinicians will be able to critically evaluate and apply evidence-based practice techniques from recent prosthetic knee selection guidelines for individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation, utilizing skills in journal article analysis and interpretation to inform clinical decision-making.
Course Description
Prosthetic Knee Selection for Individuals with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation: A Clinical Practice Guideline (JPO031-1A)
Are you a busy clinician who wishes to implement evidence-based practice techniques? The Academy's Secondary Knowledge Committee has a solution for you: Academy Journal Club.
Before you begin, we recommend reading these two articles:
"How to Read and Understand A Journal Article" -Jennifer Raff
"How to Critically Read a Journal Research Article" - Thomas Lunsford
Article Citation
Stevens, Phillip M., MEd, CPO; Wurdeman, Shane R., PhD, MSPO, CP. Prosthetic Knee Selection for Individuals with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation: A Clinical Practice Guideline.Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 2019;31(1):2-8. doi:10.1097/JPO.0000000000000214
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
• Phillip M. Stevens, MEd, CPO
• Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, MSPO
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.
Refunds/Cancellations: AAOP does not offer refunds for On-Demand Library purchases.