AAOP2023 Organized Session Preview: Aesthetics and Function in O&P Design

The Academy's Behavioral Science Society will address overlaps in aesthetic and functional goals in the design of orthoses and prostheses and discuss how design options can address a broader range of user needs. Topics include body image and embodiment, outcomes of engaging patients in prosthetic design, perspectives of orthoses users, user-centered design model, and practical engagement with users to determine design priorities.