Prosthetics/Orthotics

The Practice Development Network for Allied Health Professions - Prosthetics and Orthotics is chaired by Nicola Munro. The network has regional representation across Scotland. The most recent network meeting was held on 4th September 2009. The next network meeting will take place on

22nd January 2010, NHS QIS, Delta House, 50 West Nile Street, Glasgow

Please confirm your attendance with Nicola Munro (Nicola.Munro@ggc.scot.nhs.uk)

Network Representatives for Prosthetists and Orthotists (Word, 49K, 13 secs) - Updated October 2009

About the Practice Development Network for Allied Health Professions - Prosthetics and Orthotics

Prosthetists and Orthotists are delighted to be involved in this very successful project. Prosthetics and Orthotics is a very small profession, with only around 80 practitioners in Scotland. The profession is split into two main strands, Prosthetists and Orthotists. Although dual qualified, professionals in each strand generally works in one specialty or the other.

Representatives from both NHS and the commercial sector are involved, along with representatives from Education. Also included were both the Executive Professional Officer and Chairman of our Professional Body, The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the practice development network for allied health professions - prosthetics and orthotics is to develop a communication and resource network for the P&O community to improve the quality of patient care.

Objectives

The practice development network for allied health professions - prosthetics and orthotics have agreed short and long term aims.

Aims of the Network:

To establish a regional Practice Development Network for the Prosthetic and Orthotic professions
To centralise information information related to practice development from regional networks and establish a national database of practice development projects in order to facilitate sharing of good practice
Identify resources and training required to support the network
Identify key priorities for the network
To provide regular feedback to clinicians on current practice development issues via local representatives, local network meetings, regular newsletters and the website
To promote the awareness of the practice development network for allied health professions - prosthetics and orthotics issues by developing links between the Network, Professional Bodies, HEIs, Users and other relevant stakeholders
To encourage collaborative working with other professions including medicine, nursing and the Allied Health Professions

Click here to download the 2009/2010 Objectives for Prosthetics & Orthotics Practice Development Network (Word, 67KB, 55secs)

BAPO Conference 27th - 29th March 2009

The NHS QIS Practice development network for Prosthetics and Orthotics had set one of its objectives for last year to present at a national conference, and so, were delighted to be asked to present a seminar at this year’s BAPO, (British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists) annual conference. This took place on the 27^th-29^th March 2009 at the Reebok stadium in Bolton and was attended by over 400 delegates. Chair of the network Nikki Munro and 3 network reps, Elaine McCurrach, Sandy Sexton and Scott Kerr shared the presentation as it was felt to be important that the work of the network was showcased as a whole rather than just being represented by the chair only. The network was also supported in the audience by another 10 of the network reps who were also in attendance at the conference. Our presentation was very well received and over the course of the weekend many people from all over the UK made inquiries about the network and our projects. Many prosthetists and orthotists working outside of Scotland congratulated us on the work we had achieved and were keen to be able to access our projects and share information with us from elsewhere in the UK . We also submitted 2 of the posters produced by the network over the last year to the poster competition and despite high quality opposition, we were delighted to win 1^st and 2^nd place in the competition.

Click here to view a photograph of Nikki Munro recieving the prizes for the poster competiton (JPEG, 6.5KB, 6 secs)

Practice Development Network for Allied Health Professions – Prosthetics & Orthotics Bulletin

We have pleasure in enclosing a bulletin which has been developed by the Practice Development Network for Allied Health Professions (Prosthetics & Orthotics) and supported by the Practice Development Unit at NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.

Click here to download the Practice Development Network for Allied Health Professions – Prosthetics & Orthotics Bulletin (PDF, 607K, 3.9 Mins)

Practice Development Network for Prosthetic and Orthotic
Prosthetics Event 14th September 07

The Practice Development Network for Prosthetists and Orthotists hosted an event for prosthetists on Friday 14 September 2007. The purpose of the event was to allow a representative group of prosthetists to come together with invited stakeholders to identify areas for clinical improvement or practice development projects which the network and stakeholders can support. Please click on the links below to view more information from the day.

Posters

The poster below was developed by A.McQueen (Senior Orthotist), S. Fraser (Advanced Specialist Orthotist), M.Blyth (Consultant Othopaedic Surgeon), M.Cohen (ESP Orthopaedic Physiotherapist) and was awarded 2nd prize at the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) 2007.

Shower Limb Poster - Click here to view the poster (PDF, 1M, 2.29 Mins)

Click here to view a poster on protecting Stroke Patients' Hands (PDF, 115KB, 1 min 35 secs)

Click to view the new Prosthetics & Orthotics Practice Development Network Poster (PPT, 304KB, 3.35 mins)

Presentations

Click on the links below to view presentations by Elaine McCurrach.

NHS Grampian Prosthetic Service - Patient Satisfaction Audit, August 2006

Stakeholder Event

The Prosthetics & Orthotics Stakeholder Event was held on Thursday 23rd February 2006 at COSLA, Edinburgh.

Key Documents

Links

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