Evidence-Based Hand Therapy and Its Impact on Health Care Policy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2020.01.005
Abstract: The unique and collaborative relationship between hand therapists and surgeons is invaluable in meeting the unique functional needs of clients with upper extremity conditions and injuries. Current legislative issues and research items that directly affect… read more here.
Keywords: hand therapy; evidence; hand; care ... See more keywords
Rapid implementation of virtual hand therapy clinics during COVID-19; opportunities for the future
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2021.06.002
Abstract: h 2 A ( Covid-19 has posed many difficulties for health services and hand therapy must adapt to these hallenges. In Ireland, non urgent outpatient hospital services were closed overnight to slow the pread of… read more here.
Keywords: rapid implementation; hand therapy; virtual hand; hand ... See more keywords
Insurance Status Predicts Hand Therapy Adherence Following Flexor Tendon Repair: A Retrospective Cohort Study".
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010702
Abstract: BACKGROUND Many patients are not adherent to hand therapy rehabilitation following surgical repair of traumatic flexor tendon injuries, which can negatively affect surgical outcomes and long-term hand function. We aimed to identify the factors that… read more here.
Keywords: hand; flexor tendon; insurance; hand therapy ... See more keywords
Immediate Interventions After Surgery to Reduce Readmission for Upper Extremity Infections
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003141
Abstract: Abstract Upper extremity infections (UEIs), commonly caused by intravenous drug use and direct trauma to the hand, can be devastating. Many studies support hand therapy postoperatively to improve outcomes. This population of patients often experience… read more here.
Keywords: hand; surgery; upper extremity; intervention ... See more keywords
Hand Therapy Regimen for Functional Recovery Following Combined Face and Bilateral Hand Transplantation
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DOI: 10.1177/15589447221124250
Abstract: Intensive postoperative rehabilitation therapy is associated with positive functional recovery in hand transplants (HTs). Our goal is to share the hand therapy protocol developed for our patient who underwent a combined face and bilateral HT.… read more here.
Keywords: hand; therapy; combined face; face bilateral ... See more keywords
Hand therapy or not following collagenase treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture? Protocol for a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2712-z
Abstract: BackgroundDupuytren’s contracture (DC) is a fibrotic hand condition in which one or more fingers develop progressive flexion deformities. Quality of life is diminished due to disabling limitations in performing everyday activities. For DC patients treated… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; hand; collagenase treatment; hand therapy ... See more keywords
Study of Medical Ultrasound for Rhizarthrosis (SUR): study protocol for a randomized controlled single-center pilot-trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04375-2
Abstract: Background Rhizarthrosis (trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis) is the second most common site of osteoarthritis in the hand affecting 10–30% of adults over the age of 50. Up to four times as many women as men have rhizarthrosis.… read more here.
Keywords: hand therapy; rhizarthrosis; study; therapeutic ultrasound ... See more keywords
A systematic review assessing the effectiveness of hand therapy programmes in adults with burns using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework
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DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.84.4.689
Abstract: ABSTRACT This systematic review aimed to confirm the effectiveness of hand therapy programmes using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework for each of the three phases of the wound healing process in… read more here.
Keywords: health; hand; therapy programmes; hand therapy ... See more keywords
The effect of hand therapy on alleviating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in a model mouse
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4313074
Abstract: The use of neurotoxic chemotherapeutic agents induces numbness in the limbs through chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Recently, we found that hand therapy involving finger massage improved mild to moderate numbness in CIPN patients. In this… read more here.
Keywords: hand therapy; model mouse; hand;