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.Findings/Progress: This reporting period focused on maintaining regulatory approvals; preparing staff and maintaining study coordination; continuing participant recruitment and enrollment activities; conducting preliminary analyses and drafting a manuscript which has will be submitted for publication in early November. Data collection is ongoing. 100 study participants were enrolled as of 10/26/2023.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1222240
Entities
People
- Linda Resnik
- Mary Ford
Organizations
- Ocean State Policy Research Institute