| Autor: |
Wingrat J; Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA., Berger C; Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA., Bauer L; Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Occupational therapy in health care [Occup Ther Health Care] 2024 Jul; Vol. 38 (3), pp. 713-722. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 29. |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07380577.2023.2288205 |
| Abstrakt: |
Brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) occurs in almost 1/1000 live births potentially resulting in lifelong upper extremity weakness and joint contracture. Early referral and initiation of passive range of motion (PROM) are recommended but there is no standard of care to guide treatment. A descriptive survey study design was used to target occupational and physical therapists who work in brachial plexus clinics to identify current practices for early therapeutic intervention. With 26 respondents, therapists recommend initiating PROM by 4 wks of life performed at every diaper change. Seventy-four percent of therapists report differences in outcomes for children whose caregivers are more adherent, however, there was no significant relationship between frequency of PROM and outcomes. More outcome research is needed to identify an optimal frequency and duration, examine the efficacy of methods for parent education, and identify training methods to facilitate adherence. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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