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Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Test Content Outline

December 2021

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Domain 4 - Follow-up Treatment Plan

Continuation of the Treatment Plan — 13%

  • Obtain feedback from patient and/or caregiver regarding comfort, satisfaction with and achievement of goals concerning the therapeutic shoes and inserts
  • Re-assess fit and function of therapeutic shoes/inserts
  • Assess tolerance, compliance with wear schedule, ability to don/doff/fasten shoes and proper use of therapeutic shoes/inserts
  • Re-assess patient’s skin integrity
  • Make adjustments to therapeutic shoe/insert based on assessment of patient’s current status
  • Review usage, wear schedule, and risk precautions with patient and/or caregiver
  • Develop and communicate with the patient and/or caregiver the long-term follow-up plan
  • Document follow-up using established record-keeping techniques