FW: O&P research
Gordon, Chris
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Title:
FW: O&P research
Creator:
Gordon, Chris
Date:
3/12/1999
Text:
> To the members of the O&P community,
> I am trying to learn about the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics.
> Because data in this field is hard to come by, I am hoping that some of
> you will be able to help me by taking 2 or 3 minutes to respond to my
> questions. My overall goal is to understand the factors underlying the
> trends in O&P. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at
> (617) 572-2570 or reply to this email. Thank you in advance for your
> time.
>
> -Chris Gordon
>
> I recognize that several of these questions refer to facts that are not
> typically recorded at O&P practices. Your best guesses as to the answers
> are all I'm looking for. Also, even if your experience only relates to a
> subset of the questions, your responses to those questions will still be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Orthotics
>
> 1) What are the main disease states (top 4 or 5) or physical conditions
> that create the need for the use of orthotics? In your estimation, what
> percent of total cases do each of these disease states comprise?
>
> 2) What percent of orthotic usage is caused by acute injury rather than
> disease state or chronic physical condition?
>
> 3) Are there currently any significant trends in medical practice that you
> would expect to lead to more or less use of orthotics in the near future
> (3-5 years)?
>
>
> Prosthetics
>
> 1) How is the decision made concerning what type of prosthetic limb to
> prescribe for a patient?
>
> 2) What is the role of the reimbursement agent in this process?
>
> 3) Research I have conducted through the CDC suggests that the number of
> amputations per year has been growing dramatically (8-10% per year) over
> the past 3 years. Is this data consistent with your experience in your
> practice? If so, what do you think is causing this increase?
>
> 4) Are there currently any significant trends in medical practice that
> you would expect to lead to more or less use of prosthetics in the near
> future (3-5 years)?
>
Thank you again for your time. Please let me know if you are interested in
being copied on the outcome of my research.
> I am trying to learn about the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics.
> Because data in this field is hard to come by, I am hoping that some of
> you will be able to help me by taking 2 or 3 minutes to respond to my
> questions. My overall goal is to understand the factors underlying the
> trends in O&P. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at
> (617) 572-2570 or reply to this email. Thank you in advance for your
> time.
>
> -Chris Gordon
>
> I recognize that several of these questions refer to facts that are not
> typically recorded at O&P practices. Your best guesses as to the answers
> are all I'm looking for. Also, even if your experience only relates to a
> subset of the questions, your responses to those questions will still be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Orthotics
>
> 1) What are the main disease states (top 4 or 5) or physical conditions
> that create the need for the use of orthotics? In your estimation, what
> percent of total cases do each of these disease states comprise?
>
> 2) What percent of orthotic usage is caused by acute injury rather than
> disease state or chronic physical condition?
>
> 3) Are there currently any significant trends in medical practice that you
> would expect to lead to more or less use of orthotics in the near future
> (3-5 years)?
>
>
> Prosthetics
>
> 1) How is the decision made concerning what type of prosthetic limb to
> prescribe for a patient?
>
> 2) What is the role of the reimbursement agent in this process?
>
> 3) Research I have conducted through the CDC suggests that the number of
> amputations per year has been growing dramatically (8-10% per year) over
> the past 3 years. Is this data consistent with your experience in your
> practice? If so, what do you think is causing this increase?
>
> 4) Are there currently any significant trends in medical practice that
> you would expect to lead to more or less use of prosthetics in the near
> future (3-5 years)?
>
Thank you again for your time. Please let me know if you are interested in
being copied on the outcome of my research.
Citation
Gordon, Chris, “FW: O&P research,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 9, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211316.
