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Occupational Therapy’s New Standard for Finger and Partial-Hand Care
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Category: Events
*This event will be held live via Zoom.*

Timed Agenda
6:00-6:05 Introductions and background information
6:05-6:45 Presentation
6:45-7:00 Questions and Answers

Event Description
Powerpoint presentation presenting the current state of prosthetic function afforded finger and partial hand amputees due to recent technological advancements in manufacturing, improving the outlook for  these patients in a profound way.

Identification of problem: Previous lack of functional prosthetic solutions, led healthcare workers to a  need for updates in manufacturing technology that has allowed for prosthetic devices to be strong  enough to improve outcomes in both a physical sense, but also (maybe surprisingly) in a mental and  fiscal sense

Discussion of solution: Review of current prosthetic solutions for this population and the process by  which finger and partial-hand amputees can acquire them and return to work, to ADLs, to activities they love.

This presentation will utilize images and video clips of varying levels of amputation and usage of  devices, as well as case studies, AMA data relative to impairment, and anecdotal testimonials.

Speaker Biography
Paola Navarro - Northeast Education Outreach Specialist
A Southern California and Baja native, Paola joined the Naked Prosthetics team with an education in  Marketing and Business Administration from Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior in Tijuana, BC.  She has a professional background in marketing and customer care and finds fulfillment in making  lifelong impacts in the communities she serves. Paola’s grandfather suffered traumatic digit loss, so her connection to NP’s mission to help raise awareness of the advancements in prosthetic solutions is  a strong one.

Learning Objectives
Participants will:
Identify how recent changes in prosthetic options have led to the need for a new standard of care for persons  with finger and partial-hand amputations.
Recognize physical and psychological effects after traumatic finger and partial-hand amputation.  Follow the latest strategies and techniques in therapy programs for persons with finger and partial-hand  amputees 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Goal-focused prosthetic intervention can provide those affected by finger and partial-hand amputations the opportunity to get back to doing the things they love, independence, and being a productive member of society. 

Target Audience: All 

Level of Content: Introductory 
 
AOTA Practice Area: Rehabilitation & Disability, Work & Industry 
 
Contact Hours: 1

Fees: $5/MOTA members, $25/non-members

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