Current practice patterns in conservative thumb CMC joint care: Survey results
| Autor: | Jamie McGaha, Virginia H. O'Brien |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Physical Therapy Specialty Orthotic Devices medicine.medical_specialty Attitude of Health Personnel Best practice Population Psychological intervention Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Thumb Disability Evaluation Occupational Therapy Patient Education as Topic International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health Surveys and Questionnaires medicine Humans education Physical Examination Physical Therapy Modalities education.field_of_study Modalities Descriptive statistics business.industry Rehabilitation Carpometacarpal Joints Arthralgia United States Cross-Sectional Studies medicine.anatomical_structure Paraffin Physical therapy Patient Compliance Female Patient Participation business Patient education |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Hand Therapy. 27:14-22 |
| ISSN: | 0894-1130 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jht.2013.09.001 |
| Popis: | Study design Cross-sectional descriptive survey Introduction Best practice for conservative clinical care pathways is not well outlined in the literature for patients with thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) pain. This self-report survey investigated the current practice patterns of assessments and conservative interventions for the painful thumb CMCJ among hand therapists. Methods An online survey was distributed to members of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT). Questions were included about evaluation measures and intervention techniques used for this population. A descriptive analysis was completed of the results. Results A total of 23.5% of the ASHT membership responded to the survey. Results were categorized using the International Classification of Functioning and Disability domains as a framework. The survey results report varying use of evaluation measures, therapeutic interventions, including orthotic fabrication, joint protection and patient education all therapeutic interventional techniques, and modalities. Conclusion Therapists use a comprehensive array of evaluation measures and interventions for body functions and structures in the care of thumb CMC pain. In contrast, more consistent use is needed of psychometrically-sound functional outcome measures that show change in activities and participation. This survey highlights areas to employ current evidence, as well as, future research should address environmental factors and personal factors for this population Level of evidence Not applicable. |
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