A tool developed by WHO to help countries evaluate their P&O service systems and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. This package includes an assessment tool, an assessment guide and a user manual.
Standards for Prosthetics and Orthotics: Part 2: Implementation Manual
Implementation Manual for the WHO Standards for improving access to quality prosthetic and orthotic services.
Details
Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2017
Languages:
English
Categories:
Clinical practice guideline, Standard or framework
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