Re: Quantifying quality
Reed Coleman
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: Quantifying quality
Creator:
Reed Coleman
Date:
9/7/1999
Text:
Ed,
With due respect, I don't believe a prosthesis has to be the best it can
be. The prosthesis needs only to be as good as the
patient/client/consumer needs it to be. In other words, the prosthesis
I provide for Mr. X works wonders for him, but it would be a terrible
prosthesis for Mrs. W. The prosthesis for Mrs. W is the best she's ever
had but, it doesn't cut the mustard for Hunter Bill, etc.,etc.,etc.
To me, the true quality measure of a prosthesis is the ability of the
wearer to perform all of his/her daily functions and extra curricular
activities in a comfortable proficient manner. Only then have I fab'd a
quality prosthesis.
The post from Jan Stakosa that was forwarded by Mark B. says it
all.............If you REALLY TALK and LISTEN to your
patients/clients/consumers, then a quality prosthesis IS a reality for
that individual.
E. Reed Coleman, C.P.
With due respect, I don't believe a prosthesis has to be the best it can
be. The prosthesis needs only to be as good as the
patient/client/consumer needs it to be. In other words, the prosthesis
I provide for Mr. X works wonders for him, but it would be a terrible
prosthesis for Mrs. W. The prosthesis for Mrs. W is the best she's ever
had but, it doesn't cut the mustard for Hunter Bill, etc.,etc.,etc.
To me, the true quality measure of a prosthesis is the ability of the
wearer to perform all of his/her daily functions and extra curricular
activities in a comfortable proficient manner. Only then have I fab'd a
quality prosthesis.
The post from Jan Stakosa that was forwarded by Mark B. says it
all.............If you REALLY TALK and LISTEN to your
patients/clients/consumers, then a quality prosthesis IS a reality for
that individual.
E. Reed Coleman, C.P.
Citation
Reed Coleman, “Re: Quantifying quality,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213146.
