OBJECTIVES

This study aimed to produce a Transfemoral residual limb model as an alternative learning material for the education of the Physical Therapy and Prosthetics and Orthotics students.

METHODS

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Pelvic-Femoral Learning Model, the researchers utilized an instructional sheet comprising an "Effectiveness-Survey Questionnaire" and a Measurement Chart. The former captured responses from PT-PO evaluators, while the latter collected measurements from PO evaluators. Every participant received an individual copy of the instructional sheet.

RESULTS

An overall score of 3.25 out of 5.00 (65%, Neutral Attitude) was achieved by both the PT and PO evaluators, indicating a passing grade for the model. Moreover, comparing the data analysis from the PO evaluators' measurements to the Baseline Measurements reveals that the discrepancies are not statistically significant, confirming the model's consistency in measurements. Lastly, most participants found the model highly beneficial, observing that the tissue consistency and bony prominences closely resemble those of a real transfemoral residual limb.

CONCLUSION

Through the results of the study, the Pelvic-Femoral Learning Model was deemed as an effective, alternative educational tool for students in Physical Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics programs in the UERMMMCI.

Human ; Male ; Female