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The New Zealand Artificial Limb Board has supported a major research project on the development of a Interdisciplinary Care Guidelines for Hospital Management of Amputees in Christchurch. The project is being conducted by Debbie Hockley, physiotherapist.
The work resulted in considerable gains for amputees in Christchurch in improved communication, training in the latest methods of applying medical or surgical dressings for new amputations, an improved referral and follow-up system, and closer networking with the local Amputee Society.
The report was made available to physiotherapy departments of all District Health Boards which prompted a number of subsequent initiatives around New Zealand to improve services for amputees. Resources in the report have been used and displayed widely, including transfer posters and a manual on applying rigid removable dressings.
Debbie Hockley Care Guidelines (.pdf 1.42MB)