Comparative Effectiveness of Upper Limb Prostheses and Component Effects

Abstract

Purpose: This application will provide data to guide prosthesis prescription by comparing effectiveness of upper limb prostheses and components and evaluating heterogeneity of treatment effects for key sub-groups. This proposal focuses on the function, form, and interface of upper limb prostheses. The data we collect will be rich and multi-faceted, enabling us to test a multitude of clinically relevant hypotheses. Scope: 1) Compare the effectiveness of prosthesis type (body powered, myoelectric/hybrid) by amputation level; 2)Quantify the impact of prosthesis form (e.g., weight and shape) on outcomes; 3) Compare the effectiveness of prosthesis suspension method, controlling for potential confounding by prosthesis level, prosthesis type, and prosthesis weight.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Accession Number
AD1194118

Entities

People

  • Linda Resnik
  • Mary Ford

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amputation
  • Amputees
  • Biomedical Research
  • Covid-19
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Instructions
  • Medical Personnel
  • Performance Tests
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthetics
  • Quality Control
  • Surgical Amputations
  • Test Methods
  • Training
  • Upper Limb Amputations
  • Upper Limb Amputees
  • Upper Limb Prostheses

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.
  • Systems Analysis and Design