SOCIAL IMAGES OF EYE DONATION:THE PATHWAY TOWARDS MAKING A 'GIFT OF SIGHT'

Stupendous possibility of scientific and technological advancement in the field of health care services, the corneal transplantation emerges as a mechanism to enhance the life of a corneal blind person. The number of corneal transplantation has increased with the decrease in graft failure.The institutionalization of corneal transplantation and eye donation has blurred the line between human and machine.This brings a transformation in the outlook of people towards body and eye in the society.The body is considered as a machine and cornea (part of eye anatomy) is regarded as spare part which can be exchanged to replace the healthy donated cornea with the damage cornea of a recipient.The paper seeks to understand the perception towards dead body and willingness for eye donation in the society. The symbolic meaning attached with body and eye in the society is also outlined in the paper.The aim of the paper is to describe the representation of eye and willingness for eye donation among students of Panjab University and its affiliated colleges in Chandigarh,India.

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THE ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION IN THE PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTICS INDUSTRY

Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal ◽

10.33137/cpoj.v4i2.35203 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Jan Andrysek

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Services ◽

Business Models ◽

Appropriate Technology ◽

Technological Advancement ◽

Rehabilitation Care ◽

Care Services ◽

Economics Of Innovation ◽

Industry Competition ◽

Access To Data

Innovation is an important part of the prosthetic and orthotics (P&O) industry. Innovation has the potential to improve health care services and outcomes, however, it can also be a burden to the system if misdirected. This paper explores the interaction of innovation and economics within the P&O industry, focusing on its current state and future opportunities. Technological advancement, industry competition and pursuit of better patient outcomes drive innovation, while challenges in ensuring better P&O health care include lagging clinical evidence, limited access to data, and existing funding structures. There exists a greater need for inclusive models and frameworks for rehabilitation care, that focus on the use of appropriate technology as supported by research and evidence of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, innovative business models based on social entrepreneurism could open access to untapped and underserved markets and provide greater access to assistive technology. Article PDF Link: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cpoj/article/view/35203/28318 How To Cite: Andrysek J. The economics of innovation in the prosthetic and orthotics industry. Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal. 2021; Volume 4, Issue 2, No.7. https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v4i2.35203 Corresponding Author: Jan Andrysek, PhDHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada.E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected] ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4976-1228

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