ORLANDO, Fla. — Patient evaluations, clinical documentation and patient, physician and payer education are critical aspects of patient care, according to a presentation during the Hamontree Lecture Series. “When you take those opportunities to follow up with your patient and couple…
Day: September 21, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. — Patient evaluations, clinical documentation and patient, physician and payer education are critical aspects of patient care, according to a presentation during the Hamontree Lecture Series. “When you take those opportunities to follow up with your patient and couple…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Improved workflow and shortened visits result in an increased number of deliveries per day and greater access to care, according to a presenter, here. “When it comes to applying lean principles to your practice, learn to identify waste…
Improved workflow can lead to improved patient care
ORLANDO, Fla. — Improved workflow and shortened visits result in an increased number of deliveries per day and greater access to care, according to a presenter, here. “When it comes to applying lean principles to your practice, learn to identify waste…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Counseling pediatric patients about spinal orthosis use contributed to improved patient outcomes, according to research presented during the Thranhardt Lecture Series at the O&P World Congress, here. “Counseling works to improve brace wear, and bracing works,” Kevin Felton,…
Compliance counseling could improve outcomes in spinal orthosis use
ORLANDO, Fla. — Counseling pediatric patients about spinal orthosis use contributed to improved patient outcomes, according to research presented during the Thranhardt Lecture Series at the O&P World Congress, here. “Counseling works to improve brace wear, and bracing works,” Kevin Felton,…
ORLANDO, Fla. — A cost-utility comparison between the C-Leg and a variety of mechanical knees showed a mobility benefit for use of the C-Leg in amputees aged 40 years and older, according to a speaker, here. Co-author Andrea Giovanni Cutti, Meng,…
Study finds C-Leg cost-effective for older users
ORLANDO, Fla. — A cost-utility comparison between the C-Leg and a variety of mechanical knees showed a mobility benefit for use of the C-Leg in amputees aged 40 years and older, according to a speaker, here. Co-author Andrea Giovanni Cutti, Meng,…
Hans Georg Näder awarded International Lifetime Achievement Award
ORLANDO, Fla. — The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association awarded Hans Georg Näder with its first International Lifetime Achievement Award. “This award embodies the spirit of service, leadership and accomplishment marked by the recipient’s contributions to the world of orthotics…