Abstract
Introduction: The study purpose is to identify the issues and challenges of the Prosthetic and Orthotic (P&O) rehabilitation services in IndiaMaterial and Methods: The online search strategy included electronic search engine databases: Google Scholar, PubMed, Google, and Medline along with websites search of world Health Organisation, Government of India relevant Ministries, and Rehabilitation Council of India. All relevant articles were included and included in the present study.Results: In the future, the population growth, older population, increased risk of accidents and other complications may result in more prosthetic and orthotic service demand. To improve their access to the environment and income prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation needs to be endorsed at the grassroots level. Health care expenses can be reduced through better Prosthetic and Orthotic rehabilitation services. and the user's quality of life may enhance through improved movement.Conclusion: Policymakers and the leaders of health, rehabilitation, and social care providers should facilitate access to appropriate prosthetic and orthotic technology that provides functional and economic independence. As functioning prosthetic and orthotic device will promote social acceptance to the physically challenged and improve their quality of life, satisfaction, education, and job opportunities.
Highlights
The study purpose is to identify the issues and challenges of the prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) rehabilitation services in India
The government and society's attitudes towards the inclusion of differently-abled are of prime concern despite passing disability acts and awareness respectively to improve function and quality of life among prosthetic and orthotic users [7]
In contrast to the normal population persons with disabilities experience a poor level of health which leads to secondary complications due to nonmobility, weight gain, and lack of environmental access [8]
Summary
The study purpose is to identify the issues and challenges of the prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) rehabilitation services in India. Prosthetic and Orthotic devices are assessed, prescribed, fabricated, and, fitted to the patients to provide mobility and stability. It reduces complications and results in a better outcome in the ADL (Activity of Daily Living) of users [3]. Studies evident that prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation services improve quality of life, health status and bring functional, societal, and psychological support to the users [4, 5]. The government and society's attitudes towards the inclusion of differently-abled are of prime concern despite passing disability acts and awareness respectively to improve function and quality of life among prosthetic and orthotic users [7]
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