Session|Miscellaneous
Open Topics 1

Abstract: General joint hypermobility of 442 children aged 6 to 11 were examined using Beighton Score. The cut-off scores for each age group were defined as the nearest score at the 95% of the studied population. The general joint hypermobility of the studied group is age specific but not gender specific.

Abstract: Apart from a multidisciplinairy checkup for upper limb amputees in one day the organisation of other activities where patients can meet fellow patients is of great importance. Meeting fellowpatients and the importance of this is presented.

Abstract: The purpose of this literature review is to systematically examine the state of research on sexuality and limb amputees. Five publication databases were searched. Eleven eligible studies were found. All studies found an impact of the amputation on some part of sexual functioning to some degree.

Abstract: Health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) was studied in 140 children and adolescents with limb reduction deficiency present at birth. The results show that, except for in the Social exclusion subscale, these children have a significantly higher HRQoL compared to children with other chronic conditions.

Abstract: Our current understanding of evidence based practices (EBP) in prosthetics and orthotics is limited due to a lack of studies. This abstract outlines the important initial first step in this process, namely the development of a survey tool designed to collect data about EBP.

Abstract: The New Zealand Artificial Limb Board, caring for 4,300 amputees, now measures these outcomes: mobility, independence, health related quality of life, and employability. High level key performance indicators were introduced. This paper describes the methodology, and results. The project has been successful clinically and organisationally.