Referring to the developmental stages of a patient, I’ve found it interesting that so much is initially effected by were a patient can be placed, developmental wise. I have actually never realized the extent that the practitioner’s level of development influences the treatment process.
It is my opinion that we as Orthotist Prosthetists do not really attend to these matters. We really have to shift our focus from a technical consultation to an investigating consultation resulting in a more outcome based session.
Development and the level thereof determine a great deal of the patient’s progression. It is my opinion that we all grow through our learning process and encounters with patients.
In my understanding we as Orthotic and Prosthetic practitioners don’t realize that we, as part of the rehabilitation team, also have to function on a certain level of an understanding of the other professions. In this case the identification of different developmental stages, and the consequences in reality to their current state of well being is important.
As I mentioned in my assignment, I’ve realized that we, the practitioners also leave a lasting impression that persists long after the patient has suffered the loss of a limb, and it’s my understanding that the current stage of development will influence the acceptance thereof. The effectiveness of treatment on the other hand can be affected by the state of development of the Orthotist. These processes of development can vary and be revisited, depending upon the specific situation or personal experiences.
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