Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the thoughts and feelings of the person who received a prosthesis or orthosis rather than evaluating the actual device which was prescibed and fitted. It was eveident from the study that people with disabilities find it challenging to access prosthetics and orthotics services. People with disabilities can have a better quality of life with an orthosis or prosthesis which leads to empowerment, inclusion and participation.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Publication status | Published - 7 Feb 2013 |
| Event | ISPO 2013 World Congress - HICC, Hyderabad, India Duration: 4 Feb 2013 → 7 Feb 2013 http://www.ispo2013.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | ISPO 2013 World Congress |
|---|---|
| Abbreviated title | ISPO2013 |
| Country/Territory | India |
| City | Hyderabad |
| Period | 4/02/13 → 7/02/13 |
| Other | Inclusion, Participation & Empowerment |
| Internet address |
Keywords
- quality of life
- prosthesis
- orthosis
- disability
- developing countries
- service provision