title: Considerations for developing an evidenced-based practice in orthotics and prosthetics.
abstract: Evidence-based practice has become somewhat of a catchphrase over the past ten years. In this paper evidence-based practice is defined and its importance for the development of the prosthetics and orthotics profession is highlighted. The authors suggest that evidence-based practice needs to be prioritized within the profession and that a cultural change needs to be initiated which supports clinicians in incorporating research findings into their daily practice. In addition, the authors highlight the need for prosthetists/orthotists to become more active in generating research rather than relying on other professional groups to contribute to their professional body of knowledge.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden. Nerrolyn.Ramstrand@hhj.hj.se
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ramstrand
authors.forename: T-H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Brodtkorb
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D016239:MEDLINE; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012046:Rehabilitation