Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Practice Analysis Task Force
- Introduction to a Practice Analysis
- Executive Summary & Results Highlights
- Survey Return Rate
- Results Related to Professional Background, Demographic Information and Work Setting
- Results Related to Domains, Tasks, Knowledge and Skill Statements
- Domains
- Tasks
- Knowledge and Skill Statements
- Orthotic Practice Areas and Orthoses
- Prosthetic Practice Areas and Devices
- Methodology
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Practice Analysis of Certified Practitioners in the Disciplines of Orthotics and Prosthetics
September 2022
Domains
Results and Discussion Related to the Domains
This section presents the results of the ratings related to the five domains delineated in the survey. The survey did not include the Promotion of Professional Practice survey in the percentage of time spent in each practice domain question (Table 21) because it is not included on any exams.
Table 21
Percentage of Time Spent in Practice Domains
| Orthotics | Prosthetics | |
|---|---|---|
| Domain 1—Patient Evaluation | ||
Perform a comprehensive clinical evaluation of
the patient, including a history, physical examination, and an assessment of their
functional baseline, to understand the patient’s orthotic/ prosthetic needs, goals, and
expectations
| 28% | 24% |
| Domain 2—Formulation of the Treatment Plan | ||
Analyze and integrate information from the patient evaluation to create a
comprehensive orthotic/prosthetic treatment plan to meet the patient’s needs, goals, and
expectations
| 18% | 17% |
| Domain 3—Implementation of the Treatment Plan | ||
Perform or direct all procedures necessary, including fabrication,
to provide comprehensive orthotic/ prosthetic treatment | 23% | 25% |
| Domain 4—Continuation of the Treatment Plan | ||
Provide periodic follow-up care to assess the patient’s ongoing needs, goals, and expectations | 16% | 19% |
| Domain 5—Practice Management | ||
Adhere to policies and procedures regarding
human resources, physical environment, business and financial practices, regulatory
requirements, and organizational management | 14% | 16% |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
