The O&P EDGE conducts weekly polls through our social media channels to gauge what our followers and readers think about a particular topic. In this issue, we’re highlighting three polls related to our readers’ professional lives inspired by recent articles in the magazine.
Are you in favor of the changes to the O&P residency program?
Responses
33 percent said they needed more information about it
33 percent said they had concerns
22 percent were not in favor of the changes because of the challenging timeline
11 percent said yes, it’s pivotal for the O&P profession
What are your thoughts about dark humor in healthcare?
Responses
60 percent said they can see the need
25 percent said it helps with new perspectives
15 percent said it is completely unnecessary
No one felt dark humor was always unethical, and one follower said, “Research with military amputees found that dark humor is an indicator of recovery from depression. It’s a coping mechanism.”
How can O&P clinicians offer holistic care to their patients?
Responses
76 percent said clinicians can coordinate with therapists
14 percent said they can provide secondary prostheses
The remainder had other suggestions, including facilitating peer support from a person with lived experience.
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