Emerging Evidence for Prosthetic/Orthotic Professional Training: A Scoping Review to Guide an ISPO Education Standards Update

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Authors: David Francis Rusaw, Louise Puli, Pearl Boshof, Luai Alhallaak
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Abstract

The aim of this scoping review is to identify, map, and synthesise contemporary peer-reviewed and grey literature to inform the revision of the ISPO Education Standards for Prosthetic and Orthotic Occupations. Utilizing JBI methodology for scoping reviews and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), the review will provide the evidence-based support for recent developments in prosthetics and orthotics education that should be considered in an ongoing update of the ISPO Education Standards for Prosthetics and Orthotics Occupations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation Innovations in Medical Education Medical Practices and Rehabilitation

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Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint