It remains difficult to sketch a truly reflective picture of the general state of upper limbprosthesis use and abandonment based on the available literature to date. The developmentand use of standardized tools for assessment of this population is vitally important to ensurethat future studies do not remain as isolated pockets of knowledge, but contribute to acollective understanding of the factors affecting prosthesis acceptance and rejection. Theultimate goal of healthcare professionals and researchers in this field should be to provide the information, technology, expertise, and opportunities necessary for individuals with upperlimb deficiency to maximize their quality of life, whether that be through use of activeprostheses, passive prostheses, or no prosthesis at all. Increased emphasis on participatoryresearch and consumer satisfaction is needed to ensure that future prosthetic designs canbridge the gap between research lab and clinic, clinic and home.
Μεταφράζονται, παρακαλώ περιμένετε..