Bullying, Mobbing, And Harassment: Does It Exist In Orthotics And Prosthetics?
Thomas Karolewski, EdD (ABD), CP/L, FAA
Research shows workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment costs individuals emotional stress that may have long lasting effects along with enormous financial losses to organizations. A mixed method survey was performed and the results show an increase of activity based on gender, generation and educational achievement. Information and resources are presented to aid in healing to targets of negative behavior.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon completion, the participant will be able to define bullying, mobbing, and harassment.
- Upon completion, the participant will be able to the characteristics caused by negative behavior (Physical and Emotional).
- Upon completion, the participant will be able to the negative financial impact to the company profit margin.
Perceptions Of Residency Autonomy And Gender Within An Orthotics And Prosthetics Residency Program
Annie Gibbs, ATC
This study evaluated resident and preceptor (mentor) perceptions of autonomy during a residency program using the Zwisch scale. Researchers evaluated differences based upon gender.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the use of the modified Zwisch Scale in rating autonomy
- Perceptions of autonomy based on gender
- Future steps that can improve the residency process
Resident Progression To Independence With Transtibial Prostheses: A Pilot Study
Ashley Mullen, PhD, MSAT, CPO
This study examined the development of resident engagement levels with transtibial patient encounters across two different residency programs. The findings of the study indicate differences between the two programs and offer consideration for factors which may influence resident engagement, as well as information which would be beneficial when trying to understand resident progression.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon completion of this presentation, attendees will describe the data captured in NCOPE Tracker case logs.
- Upon completion of this presentation, attendees will relate resident case logs to the evaluation of resident progression.
- Upon completion of this presentation, attendees will consider additional information which informs conversations around resident progression.
The Effectiveness Of An Intervention For Orthotists & Prosthetists On Identifying Depression In Their Patients
Stasia Iwuc, MSOP
One third of patients with amputations are likely to demonstrate depressive symptoms, which is twice that of the national average. With the current O&P graduate school CAAHEP competencies and available continuing education courses available, CPO's may feel underprepared to identify and discuss depression with their patients. A virtual training intervention was customized for O&P professionals regarding defining and identifying depressive symptoms and equipping professionals with tools to refer their patients to the appropriate mental health professional. Results showed a significant increase across all collected outcomes, symbolizing an increase in both knowledge about depression and confidence in working with patients demonstrating depressive symptoms. This study highlighted a professional need to recognize the importance of the psychological aspect of patient care, and address gaps in knowledge and comfort CPOs feel in addressing depression with patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the current educational standards for CPOs pertaining to depression education and recognition in patients.
- Upon completion, participants will be able to recall the prevalence rate of clinical depression in amputees and list symptoms of clinical depression.
- Upon completion, participants will be able to enumerate strategies for identifying and discussing clinical depression with their patients.
- Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the methods implemented for the research project.
- Upon completion, participants will be able to discuss the findings of the research project, the implication of those findings, and potential avenues for future research.
Prosthetic Management Of Lower Limb Through Pregnancy
Jason Kahle, MSMS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP
Women living with limb loss have unique needs and challenges during pregnancy, specifically a rapid deterioration of socket fit. A case was followed during 2 separate pregnancies where all OMs deteriorated during pregnancy. All OMs except Socket Comfort Score returned to near baseline values at the 90-day post-birth follow-up. OBGYN clinical practice guidelines for prosthetic management should be established to include provisions such as, multiple adjustments, socket changes, special socket design, adjustable sockets and necessary component changes throughout the course of pregnancy.
Learning Objectives:
- discover unique characteristics of managing women with transfemoral amputation through pregnancy.
- formulate medical necessity justification statements to prospectively support the predictable path women with transfemoral amputation will experience during pregnancy.
- verbalize to the physician treating the woman living with transfemoral limb loss the medical necessity of prosthetic changes which will be necessary in a short amount of time during pregnancy.