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1- Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan Iran
2- Health Management and Economics Research Center, School of Management and Medical Informatics Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan Iran
3- Musculoskeletal Research Center, Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan Iran
2- Health Management and Economics Research Center, School of Management and Medical Informatics Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan Iran
3- Musculoskeletal Research Center, Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan Iran
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Abstract
Demand for prosthetic and orthotic services is expected to rise due to the ageing population, increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, and greater accident risks. Regular access to prosthetics and orthotics services is necessary for those who need these assistive devices. Yet, Iran faces important challenges in maintaining comprehensive, affordable prosthetics and orthotics services. Key challenges involve inadequate policy and strategic planning, barriers to health system integration, and difficulties in training a skilled workforce. This article highlights how the overlooking of prosthetic and orthotic services in healthcare tariffs restricts access to affordable care for disabled individuals and hider workforce training for these essential rehabilitation services.
Demand for prosthetic and orthotic services is expected to rise due to the ageing population, increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, and greater accident risks. Regular access to prosthetics and orthotics services is necessary for those who need these assistive devices. Yet, Iran faces important challenges in maintaining comprehensive, affordable prosthetics and orthotics services. Key challenges involve inadequate policy and strategic planning, barriers to health system integration, and difficulties in training a skilled workforce. This article highlights how the overlooking of prosthetic and orthotic services in healthcare tariffs restricts access to affordable care for disabled individuals and hider workforce training for these essential rehabilitation services.
Article type: Letter to Editor |
Subject:
Orthosis and Prosthesis
Received: 2025/01/25 | Accepted: 2025/04/6
Received: 2025/01/25 | Accepted: 2025/04/6
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