Resident Orthotist/Prosthetist Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Orthotics and Prosthetics Department Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Many pediatric O&P device users struggle with body image, device compliance, and wearing devices to school. According to our study results, bibliotherapy, or the use of children's books for patient education, is a simple, accessible, and effective tool for clinicians working with kids to utilize in clinic and achieve improved patient outcomes. Come learn how to add and effectively use this tool in your clinical tool belt!
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to identify barriers to pediatric O&P device compliance as the relate to the ICF model of disability.
Upon completion of the session, the paricipant will be able to describe what bibliotherapy is and how it can be administered within an O&P practice.
Upon completion of the session, the participant will be able to understand evidence behind the practice of bibliotherapy in O&P.
