how to use this resource

Hello and welcome to “Functionality after Phalloplasty.” This website is an educational resource created by Erin Taylor, OT/s, an occupational therapy student. It focuses on the radial forearm-flap phalloplasty procedure. It is mainly intended to be an educational resource for therapists focused on hand therapy after RFF phalloplasty; however, it also includes explanations and resources that may be of use to RFF phalloplasty patients or other medical providers. It includes five different educational modules, which are linked at the top of the webpage, as well as the bottom of the home page. You can also find their links here:

Module ONE: What Is RFF Phalloplasty?

Module TWO: Patient Experiences and Needs

Module THREE: Rehabilitation after RFF Phalloplasty

Module FOUR: How To Be A Trans-Affirming Provider

Module FIVE: Resources and Conclusions

Interactive Components: Each module includes interactive components for providers wanting to practice their skills and test their knowledge. These components feature two fictional characters. Meet them here:

“Ezra” is a transgender man getting phalloplasty surgery. He is getting surgery in New York, at a major hospital, and will stay in an AirBNB after surgery for four weeks as he is recovering. After surgery, he will go home to Ann Arbor, Michigan.

“Arden” (they/them) is a non-binary person getting phalloplasty surgery. Arden lives in Oakland, near San Francisco where they are getting surgery. They will head home when they are discharged from the hospital and will receive outpatient care in the same hospital. They will be cared for by a network of friends, but they do not have one designated caregiver.

Any questions or feedback about the module can be directed to Erin at evt@bu.edu. Happy learning!