Publications by authors named "Erica Ferri"
Prosthet Orthot Int
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- Pediatric compliance with lower extremity orthotics is low despite reported benefits, prompting a review of factors influencing this issue using the ICF framework.
- A total of 81 articles were analyzed, identifying universal barriers in mental functions, sensory functions, and family attitudes, while only one universal facilitator related to mobility was noted.
- Key findings stress the significance of orthotic fit and comfort, as well as the child's self-perception and environmental influences, as crucial for improving compliance.
