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Welcome to the BAPO Research Committee, Donna Dargie! 

We are delighted to welcome Donna Dargie as a new member of the BAPO Research Committee.

Donna is a Specialist Paediatric Orthotist with over 20 years of clinical experience and is the Orthotic Lead for the Scottish National Chest Wall Service at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.

Since the service was established in 2010, Donna has played a key role in its development, with a particular interest in the conservative management of pectus deformities, clinical innovation and evidence-based practice.

 A passion for research and improving patient outcomes

Donna’s research focuses on improving orthotic treatment outcomes through objective adherence monitoring, clinical assessment and patient-centred care.

She is the author of the published research paper “Non-operative treatment of pectus carinatum: fifteen years of outcomes and predictors from a national paediatric service” and has presented her research internationally.

Donna is passionate about translating research into clinical practice, improving patient outcomes and strengthening the evidence base within the orthotic profession.

 About the BAPO Research Committee

The BAPO Research Committee works to develop and strengthen a research culture across prosthetics and orthotics, supporting members to build research capacity, develop their skills and undertake high-quality, clinically relevant research.

We look forward to the wealth of clinical expertise, research experience and enthusiasm Donna will bring to the committee as we continue to advance evidence-based practice across our profession.

Please join us in congratulating Donna and welcoming her to the BAPO Research Committee!

Rebecca is a Senior Orthotist at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, with a passion for practice education, professional development and supporting the next generation of prosthetists and orthotists. Actively involved in student and apprentice education, clinical supervision and service development, Rebecca was recently recognised with both Trust and Black Country regional awards for Innovation and Practice Education. She is also undertaking an Enhanced Care Practitioner apprenticeship, further developing her skills in leadership, education and service improvement.

Rebecca said:

“I’m excited to be taking on this role. Practice education is something I am passionate about, and I believe that supporting and developing educators is just as important as supporting our students. I’d love to see the network become a welcoming, collaborative space where practice educators can share experiences, exchange ideas and learn from one another. Ultimately, I hope we can build confidence, celebrate the work already happening across the profession and encourage more people to become involved in practice education.”

The BAPO Practice Educators Network supports, inspires and connects practice educators across prosthetics and orthotics. It provides a dedicated community to share knowledge, exchange best practice and collaborate towards excellence in healthcare education.

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