Organized Session

The Power of Partnership: Shared Decision-Making in Amputation Management

Session Leader(s)

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  Kierra Falbo, PhD, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)

  Postdoctoral Researcher
  University of Pittsburgh, United States

Moderator(s)

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  Kierra Falbo, PhD, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)

  Postdoctoral Researcher
  University of Pittsburgh, United States

Speaker(s)

• CA

  Chelsey Anderson
• JP

  Janet Panoch, PhD (she/her/hers)

  Program Management Specialist
  IU School of Medicine, Supportive Oncology
• AH

  Alison Henderson, PhD (she/her/hers)

  Research Scientist
  VA Puget Sound Health Care System
  Kirkland, Washington, United States
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  Elizabeth Halsne, CPO, PhD (she/her/hers)

  Research Scientist, Assistant Professor
  Center for Limb Loss and Mobility, VA Puget Sound Health Care System; University of Washington
  University of Washington, Washington, United States
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  Jodi Johnston, BS RRT

  Registered Respiratory Therapist
  Department of Veteran's Affairs
  Attica, Indiana, United States

Shared decision-making has become increasingly more prominent in rehabilitation and has the potential to facilitate effective patient-provider communication and improve patient outcomes. This session will discuss background information, applications to amputation management, practical strategies for implementation, and helpful resources. Panelists will explore benefits and challenges from clinician and patient perspectives.