Open AccessEvaluating the use of a thermoplastic socket in Kenya: A pilot study
Author(s) -
Giulia Barbareschi,
Wesley Teerlink,
Josepg Gakunga Njuguna,
Purity Musungu,
Mary Dama Kirino,
Catherine Holloway
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
prosthetics and orthotics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1746-1553
pISSN - 0309-3646
DOI - 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000130
Subject(s) - likert scale , prosthesis , confidence interval , amputation , test (biology) , medicine , patient satisfaction , physical therapy , psychology , surgery , paleontology , developmental psychology , biology
Many people with amputations who live in low-resourced settings struggle to access the workshops where qualified prosthetists provide appropriate care. Novel technologies such as the thermoplastic Confidence Socket are emerging, which could help facilitate easier access to prosthetic services.