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Biography – Sandra Sexton IC2A Secretariat

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I am a consultant Prosthetist/Orthotist with a rich experience in the health, rehabilitation and education sectors. I have a strong interest in the development of services for people with a disability and a belief that their care should be provided by appropriately trained and skilled professionals.

Core value proposition includes: Project management from visioning to planning to delivery. Advocacy and advice in the field of prosthetics, orthotics and disability. Training, support and mentoring of prosthetist/orthotists, orthopaedic technologists and technicians to achieve improved quality of services and technologies. Bid writing for research and/or development in prosthetics and orthotics. Support of prosthetic and orthotic service audits and reviews.

Current role: I run my own business, Rehabskills Ltd, in order to follow my interest and talent in project management. Currently I am contracted on a part time basis as an author with the World Health Organization to develop Standards for Prosthetics and Orthotics. I also provide the Secretariat for the International Confederation of Amputee Associations. In addition I have worked with The University of Strathclyde, NHS Scotland, Scottish Government and NHS England.

I also am a care support worker offering rolling and occasional respite foster care at home to social services on weekends and some holidays.  We care for up to three children under 6 with additional needs (including physical disability or nursing care). I am trained in care of a tracheostomy (and resuscitation) and in peg/button feeding).

Publications

1. SEXTON. Rehabilitation of people with physical disabilities in developing countries. Program Report for USAID Collaborative Agreement: DFD-A-00-08-00309-00. ISBN 978-87-93486-00-3.
2. SEXTON (Editor). COCHRANE H, Rosario D, Singh A, Ghosh R (2015). Prosthetics & orthotics impact assessment: India and Bangladesh. ISPO.
3. SEXTON S, Stills M, Chhoeurn V, Kheng S (2015). Prosthetics & orthotics impact assessment: South East Asia: Cambodia and Lao PDR. ISPO.
4. SEXTON S, Jovane R, Rosario D, Castaneda M (2015). Prosthetics & orthotics impact assessment: Latin America: Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia. ISPO.
5. SEXTON S (Editor). The P & O Scholar newsletter Editions 1, 2 (2012), Editions 3 & 4 (2013), Editions 5 & 6 (2014), Edition 7 (2015). ISPO.
6. SEXTON S, Shangali H, Munissi B (2013). Prosthetics & orthotics impact assessment: the impact of training personnel to the minimum standards ISPO Category I & II (East Africa: Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda). ISPO.
7. SEXTON S (2013). Annual Report 2012. Rehabilitation of physically disabled people in developing countries. ISPO, Brussels, Belgium. Project report USAID funded program.
8. WHITE P & SEXTON S (2012) RNOH Prosthetics and Orthotics Relocation: Options Appraisal and Outline Business Case. Report for the Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Trust. (unpublished – written in confidence).
9. CAMPBELL AI, Sexton S, Schaschke CJ, Kinsman H, McLaughlin B, Boyle M. (2012). Prosthetic limb sockets from plant-based composite materials. Prosthetics and Orthotics International. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 36(2):181-9.
10. SEXTON S (2012). Annual Report 2011. Rehabilitation of physically disabled people in developing countries. ISPO, Brussels, Belgium. Project report USAID funded program.
11. SEXTON S & Fisk J (2011). Annual Report 2010. Rehabilitation of physically disabled people in developing countries. ISPO, Brussels, Belgium. Project report USAID funded program.
12. JENSEN JS & Sexton S (2010). Appropriate Prosthetic and Orthotic Technologies in low income countries (2000-2010). ISPO, Brussels, Belgium.
13. DUMBLETON T, Buis AWP, McFadyen A, McHugh BF, McKay G, Murray KD, Sexton S (2009). Dynamic interface pressure distributions of two transtibial prosthetic socket concepts. Journal of Rehabilitation Research Development, 46 (3), 405–416.
14. McGARRY T, Dixon MT, Greig RJ, Hamilton DRL, Sexton S, Smart H (2008). Head shape measurement standards and cranial orthoses in the treatment of infants with deformational plagiocephaly: a systematic review. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 50(8): 568-576(9).
15. WHO/ISPO (2005). Reporter: Guidelines for training personnel in developing countries for prosthetics and orthotics services: World Health Organization/ISPO ISBN 92 4 159267 2.
16. SEXTON S, Nicolson C (2004). The use of silicone to aid suspension of a knee orthoses. BAPOMAG. 1, 20.
17. CAMPBELL WB, Marriot S, Eve R, Mapson E, Sexton S, Thompson JF (2003). Amputation for acute ischaemia is associated with increased comorbidity and higher amputation level. Cardiovascular Surgery. 11 (2):121-3.
18. FIGGINS E, Sexton S (2002). Auditing the skills of graduate prosthetists and orthotists. ISPO UK Newsletter. Winter: 36.
19. ANDREW S, Figgins E, Hill S, Hutchins S, Jones D, Massey I, Miller M, Sexton S (2001). Subject benchmark: prosthetics and orthotics. Gloucester: Quality Assurance Agency.
20. CAMPBELL WB, Marriot S, Eve R, Mapson E, Sexton S, Thompson JF (2001). Factors influencing the early outcome of major lower limb amputation for vascular disease. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons England. Sept; 83(5):309-14.
21. SEXTON S, Smart H (2000). Should infants with varus tibia be treated with orthoses? Critically appraised topic. BAPOMAG. 2, 33.
22. CAMPBELL WB, Marriot S, Eve R, Mapson E, Sexton S, Thompson JF (2000). Anaesthesia and analgesia for major lower limb amputation. Cardiovascular Surgery. Dec; 8(7): 572-5.

Presentations (invited or selected by review panels)

Presentations (invited or selected by review panels)

  1. SEXTON (2016). Trends in prosthetic technologies & industry practice. Workshop, Tatweer Research, Amman, Jordan.
  2. SEXTON (2016). Prosthetics services in a post conflict situation. Workshop, Tatweer Research, Amman, Jordan.
  3. SEXTON (2016). Training the workforce to deliver therapeutic devices and prostheses in post conflict situations. Healthcare and Military Conflict. Annual Conference Ukrainian Medical Association of the United Kingdom co-organised with British-Ukrainian Aide, London, England.
  4. SEXTON S (2015). The impact of training personnel to the minimum standards ISPO Category I and II. ISPO 2015 World Congress, Lyon, France.
  5. SEXTON S (2015). Using the evidence base to improve professional practice in a prosthetic and orthotic service in Malawi, a Low Income Country. ISPO 2015 World Congress, Lyon, France.
  6. SEXTON S. Amputation surgery and prosthetic rehabilitation. Malawi Orthopaedic Association Scientific Meeting 2014.
  7. SEXTON S, Blocka D, Fisk J, Horvath R, Stills M, Krausse B & Thorpe M (2013). The impact of training personnel for prosthetic and orthotic services in developing countries: an overview. ISPO 2013 World Congress, Hyderabad, India.
  8. SEXTON S, Shangali H & Munissi B (2013). Competencies and development of graduates of an African regional training centre working in low-income countries. ISPO 2013 World Congress, Hyderabad, India.
  9. Presenter SEXTON S for FIGGINS E, Thomson K & Bowers R (2013). Orthotic variance in the conservative management of congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV): a literature review. ISPO 2013 World Congress, Hyderabad, India.
  10. Presenter SEXTON S for FIGGINS E, Caldeira M, Ross K (2013). A literature review on paediatric idiopathic flat feet. ISPO 2013 World Congress, Hyderabad, India.
  11. SEXTON S (2011). Capacity and Standards in Rehabilitation. Conference proceedings: Needs versus Capacities. African Federation of Orthopaedic Technologists (FATO) 2011, Arusha, Tanzania.
  12. SEXTON S (2010). Presentation of education standards/ISPO International. INTERBOR symposium: tools, standards, Strategy for the Future. INTERBOR symposium, Madrid, Spain.
  13. SEXTON S (2010). Keynote: The education of prosthetists/orthotists and orthopaedic shoe technicians from the perspective of ISPO. Conference proceedings: 13th ISPO World Congress and ORTHOPAEDIE + REHA-TECHNIK, Leipzig, Germany.
  14. SEXTON S (2010). Examination of student competencies using the orthopaedic assessment model. In symposium: From student to professional prosthetist/orthotist – examining and developing professional competencies. Conference proceedings: 13th ISPO World Congress and ORTHOPAEDIE + REHA-TECHNIK, Leipzig, Germany.
  15. DEANS S & Sexton S (2010). An overview of two United Kingdom master classes for prosthesis users. In basic instructional course: Physical activity, exercise and sports: the bar is being raised in prosthetic rehabilitation. Conference proceedings: 13th ISPO World Congress and ORTHOPAEDIE + REHA-TECHNIK, Leipzig, Germany.
  16. CAMPBELL A, Sexton S, Schaschke C, Kinsman H; McLaughlin B, Boyle M (2010). Prosthetic limb sockets: replacement of acrylic resins, carbon and glass fibres with vegetable based materials. Conference proceedings: 13th ISPO World Congress and ORTHOPAEDIE + REHA-TECHNIK, Leipzig, Germany.
  17. SEXTON S (2010). Keynote: Developing professional competencies before and after graduation: the need for positive partnerships. BAPO Annual Conference, Bolton, UK.
  18. SEXTON S (2009). Keynote: The ideal prosthetics and orthotics education module. 7th National Prosthetics and Orthotics Congress, Istanbul, Turkey.
  19. SEXTON S (2009). ISPO Education. WHO African regional meeting of centers for education and training in Prosthetics & Orthotics. Pretoria, South Africa.
  20. LUNDAY J & Sexton S (2009). Maximising AHP potential -conference. Scottish Government, Polmont, Glasgow, UK.
  21. SEXTON S (2009). Innovation – Prosthetics and Orthotics. Health and Wellbeing at Work, Birmingham, UK.
  22. BUIS A & Sexton S (2009). Inspirations from nature – Biomimicking. BAPO Annual Conference, Bolton, UK.
  23. DEANS S & Sexton S (2009). The need for SPEEAD. Sporting prosthetics for everyday and elite athletes with a disability. BAPO Annual Conference, Bolton, UK.
  24. SEXTON S (2008). The role of ISPO in international prosthetic and orthotic services: ISPO Education Committee. International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics UK National Member Society, Annual Scientific meeting, Chester, England, UK.
  25. SEXTON S (2008). Education and research. 5th Regional Central European ISPO Conference, Portorož, Slovenia.
  26. SEXTON S (2008). Orthotist/Prosthetist profession in the EU and educational aspects of the profession 2nd ISPO Czech Republic Conference. Prague, Czech Republic.
  27. SEXTON S (2007). Understanding the Bologna agreement and tools for its implementation. In: Conference report: strategies for prosthetics and orthotics education and training in Europe, Valence, France. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Copenhagen ISBN: 87-89809-26-2.
  28. RAMSTRAND N & Sexton S (Ed) (2007). Conference report: strategies for prosthetics and orthotics education and training in Europe, Valence, France. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Copenhagen ISBN: 87-89809-26-2.
  29. SEXTON S and Figgins E (2007). Use of an audit tool to monitor the performance of graduate prosthetists/orthotists. Conference proceedings: Moving Beyond Disability: 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, Canada.
  30. SEXTON S (2007). Status of prosthetics and orthotics education in the industrial world. 25th anniversary Conference, Tanzania Centre for Orthopaedic Technology, University of Tumaini, Moshi, Tanzania.
  31. SEXTON S (2007). ISPO’s educational philosophy. 25th Anniversary Conference, Tanzania Centre for Orthopaedic Technology, University of Tumaini, Moshi, Tanzania.
  32. SEXTON S (March 2005). Using Evidence Based Practice to improve prosthetic and orthotic services: Sunday Seminar, BAPO Conference, Blackpool, UK.
  33. SEXTON S (2005). Development of an international guideline for training personnel in developing countries, Health Improvement – Allied Health Professions Impacting on World Health, Edinburgh, UK.
  34. MARTIN C and Sexton S, (2005). Shaping the Future of Technician Training and Education in Rehabilitation Technology, Glasgow, UK.
  35. SEXTON S, Edwards M, Kokegei D, Figgins E (2004). Education and professionalism in industrial countries (Symposium).  Conference proceedings: 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China.
  36. SEXTON S (2004). Keynote: European legislation and education. Conference proceedings: European conference for education in prosthetics and orthotics, Dortmund, Germany. ISPO.
  37. SEXTON S (2004). Keynote: Professional recognition in Europe (keynote address).  Conference proceedings: European conference for education in prosthetics and orthotics, Dortmund, Germany. ISPO.
  38. SEXTON S (2004). Prosthetics and orthotics, Scottish Annual Conference, ISCO Careerscope, Airth, Scotland, UK.
  39. SEXTON S and Hutchins S (2003). Educational requirements for the specialist role.  Clinical Specialist Meeting, BAPO, Bolton, UK.
  40. SEXTON S (2002). Teacher training. ISPO workshop for prosthetics and Orthotics training institutes from non-industrial countries, El Salvador.  San Salvador: ISPO.
  41. SEXTON S (2000). Contracted and in-house prosthetic and orthotic service provision.  BAPO Annual Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
  42. SEXTON S (1996). Moving on with materials.  BAPO Seminar, Naidex International, London, England, UK.