Instruct patients on supportive devices

Inform patients on the utilisation and care of orthoses and protheses.

instruct the patient on supportive device
inform patients about the use of orthoses and protheses
instruct patients on devices for support
tell patients about available supportive devices
instruct the patient on supportive devices
inform patients on supportive devices

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Instruct patients on supportive devices is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Prosthetist-orthotist: Prosthetist-orthotists design and custom fit prostheses and orthoses for individuals who are missing a limb from accident, disease or congenital conditions or for individuals who have impairments, deficiences or weaknesses due to injury, pathology or congenital malformation. They mix patient care with the design and fabrication of these devices to address their patients’ needs.

Instruct patients on supportive devices is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Instruct patients on supportive devices – ESCO