JOURNAL OF PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Knowledge and Practice in Orthotic Solutions
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Outcomes and Rehabilitation:
Research focusing on the clinical outcomes of various prosthetic and orthotic interventions, assessing how these devices impact patient rehabilitation, mobility, and overall quality of life. - Innovative Technologies and Design:
Exploration of new technologies and design methodologies in prosthetics and orthotics, including 3D printing, robotic systems, and advanced materials aimed at enhancing device functionality and user comfort. - Biomechanics and Kinematics:
Studies investigating the biomechanical aspects of prosthetic and orthotic use, including gait analysis, kinematic performance, and the physiological responses of users during various activities. - Patient-Centered Care and User Experience:
Research emphasizing the importance of patient perspectives, satisfaction, and usability of prosthetic and orthotic devices, ensuring that user needs and experiences are central to device design and implementation. - Education and Professional Development:
Discussion and analysis of educational practices within the prosthetics and orthotics field, including training models, competencies required for practitioners, and the evolution of educational standards.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Health and Telehealth Solutions:
There is a growing trend towards integrating digital health technologies and telehealth solutions in prosthetics and orthotics, enhancing accessibility to care and monitoring patients remotely. - Advanced Materials and Fabrication Techniques:
The use of advanced materials, including lightweight composites and smart materials, along with innovative fabrication techniques such as additive manufacturing, is gaining attention for their potential to improve prosthetic and orthotic performance. - Focus on Quality of Life and Psychosocial Outcomes:
Research increasingly emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of limb loss and the impact of prosthetic and orthotic devices on users' quality of life, signaling a shift towards a more holistic understanding of patient care. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Care:
Emerging research highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the care of prosthetic and orthotic users, involving physical therapists, occupational therapists, engineers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. - Sustainability and Cost-Effectiveness:
There is a growing emphasis on sustainability in prosthetics and orthotics, with studies exploring the cost-effectiveness of different interventions and the environmental impact of manufacturing processes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Manufacturing Techniques:
Research centered around conventional methods of prosthetic and orthotic manufacturing has seen a decline, likely due to the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as 3D printing and digital fabrication. - Generalized Approaches to Rehabilitation:
There appears to be a waning interest in generalized rehabilitation approaches, with a shift towards more individualized and technology-integrated rehabilitation strategies that consider specific patient needs and technological advancements. - Static Orthotic Designs:
Static orthotic designs have become less prominent as the field moves towards more dynamic and adaptable solutions that better address the functional needs of users in real-world settings.
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