Credit Hours
2.0 Scientific Credits
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this course, participants will be able to explain the importance of standardized mobility assessments for patients with lower-limb amputation and describe the different types of outcome measures, including patient-reported and performance-based tools.
- Participants will be able to evaluate the role of mobility assessments in prosthetic care, particularly in optimizing patient outcomes and prosthetic function.
- Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to identify common barriers to the routine use of mobility assessments in clinical practice and propose strategies to overcome these obstacles to improve patient care.
Course Description
Clinical Resources for Assessing Mobility of People with Lower-Limb Amputation: Interviews with Rehabilitation Clinicians (JPO034-2A)
This course emphasizes the importance of standardized mobility assessments for patients with lower-limb amputation. It covers both patient-reported and performance-based outcome measures, their role in prosthetic care, and barriers to routine use in clinical practice.
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
• Sara J. Morgan, PhD, CPO
• Geoffrey S. Balkman, CPO
• Ignacio A. Gaunaurd, PT, PhD, MSPT
• Anat Kristal, PT, MS
• Dagmar Amtmann, PhD
• Brian J. Hafner, PhD
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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