Measurement of Functional Outcome With Individuals Who Use Upper Extremity Prosthetic Devices: Current and Future Directions

In Brief Since the mid-1990s, there has been considerable activity internationally on development and validation of pediatric prosthetic functional status measures for use with children with an upper extremity limb loss. In contrast, there are few prosthesis-specific functional status measures available specifically for use with adults with upper limb loss. The recent emphasis on outcome measurement across rehabilitation reflects the recognition...