The national profile of the prosthetic and orthotic workforce in the UK: Sociodemographics and employment characteristics

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Enza Leone · University of Staffordshire

Nicola Eddison · University of Staffordshire

Aoife Healy · University of Staffordshire

Caroline Jackson · Cornwall Council

Bracken Pluckrose · Blatchford (United Kingdom)

Nachiappan Chockalingam · University of Staffordshire

Abstract

The national UK prosthetist and orthotist ratio falls below the recommended international standards. The versatility and broad skill set of POs highlight their crucial role in multidisciplinary teams. Establishing a centralized prosthetist and orthotist workforce database system is recommended for data-driven strategic planning.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation Global Health Workforce Issues Diversity and Career in Medicine

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Published in: Prosthetics and Orthotics International

Volume 48, Issue 3, pp. 348-357

DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000331

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The national profile of the prosthetic and orthotic workforce in the UK: Sociodemographics and employment characteristics

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