Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2019.03.008
M. Uimonen, S. Hulkkonen, J. Ryhänen, V. Ponkilainen, A. Häkkinen, J. Karppinen, J. Repo
{"title":"Assessment of construct validity of the Finnish versions of the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Instrument and the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire.","authors":"M. Uimonen, S. Hulkkonen, J. Ryhänen, V. Ponkilainen, A. Häkkinen, J. Karppinen, J. Repo","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2019.03.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2019.03.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"415 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78150273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-09-22DOI: 10.1177/1758998320957373
Hayley S Legg, Jeff Spindor, Reanne Dziendzielowski, Sarah Sharkey, J. Lanovaz, J. Farthing, C. Arnold
{"title":"The reliability and validity of novel clinical strength measures of the upper body in older adults","authors":"Hayley S Legg, Jeff Spindor, Reanne Dziendzielowski, Sarah Sharkey, J. Lanovaz, J. Farthing, C. Arnold","doi":"10.1177/1758998320957373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320957373","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Research investigating psychometric properties of multi-joint upper body strength assessment tools for older adults is limited. This study aimed to assess the test–retest reliability and concurrent validity of novel clinical strength measures assessing functional concentric and eccentric pushing activities compared to other more traditional upper limb strength measures. Methods Seventeen participants (6 males and 11 females; 71 ± 10 years) were tested two days apart, performing three maximal repetitions of the novel measurements: vertical push-off test and dynamometer-controlled concentric and eccentric single-arm press. Three maximal repetitions of hand-grip dynamometry and isometric hand-held dynamometry for shoulder flexion, shoulder abduction and elbow extension were also collected. Results For all measures, strong test–retest reliability was shown (all ICC > 0.90, p < 0.001), root-mean-squared coefficient of variation percentage: 5–13.6%; standard error of mean: 0.17–1.15 Kg; and minimal detectable change (90%): 2.1–9.9. There were good to high significant correlations between the novel and traditional strength measures (all r > 0.8, p < 0.001). Discussion The push-off test and dynamometer-controlled concentric and eccentric single-arm press are reliable and valid strength measures feasible for testing multi-joint functional upper limb strength assessment in older adults. Higher precision error compared to traditional uni-planar measures warrants caution when completing comparative clinical assessments over time.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"70 1","pages":"130 - 138"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74218757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-09-02DOI: 10.1177/1758998320952815
L. Robinson, T. Brown, L. O'Brien
{"title":"Capturing the costs of acute hand and wrist injuries: Lessons learnt from a prospective longitudinal burden of injury study","authors":"L. Robinson, T. Brown, L. O'Brien","doi":"10.1177/1758998320952815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320952815","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Given the high incidence of hand and wrist injuries, they are exceptionally costly to the economy. This prospective, longitudinal study aimed to establish methods for capturing the burden of acute hand and wrist injury from an individual and societal perspective. Methods A prospective longitudinal design with baseline measures of injury type and severity, and repeated measures of disability, cost, and activity limitations and participation restrictions at six weeks, three months, and six months was selected. Participants were recruited from two large urban Australian public health care services. We sought to establish methods for capturing the burden of acute hand and wrist injury from an individual and societal perspective and compare survey completion by the method of administration. Results A total of 206 patients consented to participate in this study, representing 54% of those invited to participate. The survey completion rates were 18% at six weeks, 2.4% at twelve weeks, and 0.004% at six months following injury. From the limited data collected at six weeks, it was noted that nearly half of the patients reported a decrease in usual financial income, 14% reported absenteeism, and 62% reported presenteeism. Participants who elected to have data collected via phone call had the highest survey completion rate (n = 6/10; 30%) at six-week’s follow-up. Discussion The study findings highlight the difficulties of completing longitudinal survey research investigating individual and societal burden with this population. Future research should be carefully designed to encourage participation and retention by considering patient and public involvement in study design, the time burden placed on the participants within and across selected survey time points, providing participants with incentives to participate, and highlighting the relevance and real-world applications of the findings.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"15 1","pages":"119 - 129"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87214080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-09-01DOI: 10.1177/1758998320948538
E. Williamson, C. Srikesavan, Jacqueline Y. Thompson, E. Tonga, L. Eldridge, J. Adams, S. Lamb
{"title":"Translating the Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand Programme from clinical trial to clinical practice: An effectiveness–implementation study","authors":"E. Williamson, C. Srikesavan, Jacqueline Y. Thompson, E. Tonga, L. Eldridge, J. Adams, S. Lamb","doi":"10.1177/1758998320948538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320948538","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction The Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand programme is a hand exercise programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. It was clinically effective when delivered during a clinical trial but there was a need to evaluate translation into routine care. Methods We conducted an effectiveness–implementation study. We adapted the trial training into an online format for National Health Service hand therapists. Educational outcomes included confidence and capability to deliver the programme. Implementation outcomes included training reach and adoption. Therapists were invited to collect clinical outcomes. Patients receiving the programme provided data on function (Michigan Hand Questionnaire function scale), pain and grip strength at baseline, treatment discharge and four-month follow-up. Results A total of 790 therapists (188 National Health Service organizations) enrolled in the training; 584/790 (74%) therapists (162 National Health Service organizations) completed the training; 448/790 therapists (145 National Health Service organizations) (57%) evaluated the training and were confident (447/448, 99.8%) and capable (443/448, 99%) to deliver the programme with 85% intending to adopt it (379/448). Follow-up data were provided by 116/448 (26%) therapists. Two-thirds (77/116; 51 National Health Service organizations) reported adopting the programme. One hundred and eighteen patients (15 National Health Service trusts) participated. Patients reported improved function (mean change Michigan Hand Questionnaire scores: 10 (95% CI 6.5–13.6) treatment discharge; 7 (95% CI 3.8–10.2) 4-month follow-up). Grip strength increased 24.5% (left) and 31% (right). Pain was stable. Discussion Online training was an effective way to train therapists with good reach. Clinical outcomes were similar to the clinical trial providing preliminary evidence of successful translation into routine care.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"64 1","pages":"87 - 97"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86883065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-09-01Epub Date: 2020-06-09DOI: 10.1177/1758998320930752
Shawn C Roll, Mark E Hardison, Cheryl Vigen, David S Black
{"title":"Mindful Body Scans and Sonographic Biofeedback as Preparatory Activities to Address Patient Psychological States in Hand Therapy: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Shawn C Roll, Mark E Hardison, Cheryl Vigen, David S Black","doi":"10.1177/1758998320930752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320930752","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Translational evidence for mind-body interventions in hand therapy is limited. This pilot study aimed to determine potential benefits of including a mindful body scan or sonographic biofeedback at the outset of a hand therapy session on key psychological states.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A randomized, repeated-measures, cross-over design was used to evaluate a mindful body scan and sonographic biofeedback at the outset of a hand therapy session. Measures of pain, anxiety, and stress (i.e., salivary cortisol) were obtained from 21 hand therapy patients at the start, after 20 minutes, and at the end of each of three 60-minute treatments. Trends were examined, and mixed-effects regression compared effects across time within and across the sessions for each of the outcome measures.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For all intervention types, anxiety and stress decreased across the treatment session (p<0.001); no statistically significant changes were noted in pain. Using either mind-body intervention before standard care resulted in a meaningful decrease and statistical trend toward improvement in stress. The use of a mindful body scan produced an immediate, statistically significant reduction in anxiety (β = -0.14, p = 0.03), a lowered level that was maintained throughout the therapy session.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>These data provide preliminary support for integrating mind-body interventions as preparatory activities in hand therapy. Mindful body scans may prepare patients for therapeutic interventions by more quickly reducing anxiety, and the use of either intervention may reduce patient stress more than would occur during a standard care session. These effects should be evaluated in an adequately powered clinical trial.</p>","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"25 3","pages":"98-106"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1758998320930752","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38650454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/1758998320935920
B. Snaith, S. Raine, L. Fowler, C. Osborne, Sophie House, Ryan Holmes, E. Tattersall, Emma Pierce, M. Dobson, J. Harcus
{"title":"Improving wrist imaging through a multicentre educational intervention: The challenge of orthogonal projections","authors":"B. Snaith, S. Raine, L. Fowler, C. Osborne, Sophie House, Ryan Holmes, E. Tattersall, Emma Pierce, M. Dobson, J. Harcus","doi":"10.1177/1758998320935920","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320935920","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction In relation to wrist imaging, the accepted requirement is two orthogonal projections obtained at 90°, each with the wrist in neutral position. However, the literature and anecdotal experience suggests that this principle is not universally applied. Method This multiphase study was undertaken across eight different hospitals sites. Compliance with standard UK technique was confirmed if there was a change in ulna orientation between the dorsi-palmar (DP) and lateral wrist projections. A baseline evaluation for three days was randomly identified from the preceding three months. An educational intervention was implemented using a poster to demonstrate standard positioning. To measure the impact of the intervention, further evaluation took place at two weeks (early) and three months (late). Results Across the study phases, only a minority of radiographs demonstrated compliance with the standard technique, with an identical anatomical appearance of the distal ulna across the projections. Initial compliance was 16.8% (n = 40/238), and this improved to 47.8% (n = 77/161) post-intervention, but declined to 32.8% (n = 41/125) within three months. The presence of pathology appeared to influence practice, with a greater proportion of those with an abnormal radiographic examination demonstrating a change in ulna appearances in the baseline cohort (p < 0.001) and the late post-intervention group (p = 0.002) but not in the examinations performed two weeks after staff education (p = 0.239). Conclusion Assessment of image quality is critical for diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Yet poor compliance with standard anatomical principles was evident. A simple educational intervention resulted in a transient improvement in wrist positioning, but the impact was not sustained over time.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"57 1","pages":"107 - 113"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87351146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2019.04.001
Yuping Chen, Sergio García-Vergara, A. Howard
{"title":"Number of trials necessary to achieve performance stability in a reaching kinematics movement analysis game.","authors":"Yuping Chen, Sergio García-Vergara, A. Howard","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2019.04.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2019.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74341699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2019.03.013
N. Forget, J. Higgins, M. Rivard, P. Harris
{"title":"Going beyond Activity and Participation: Development of the DIF-CHUM-A patient-reported outcome measure for individuals with Dupuytren's contracture.","authors":"N. Forget, J. Higgins, M. Rivard, P. Harris","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2019.03.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2019.03.013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85696618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2019.04.004
Christina Turesson, J. Kvist, B. Krevers
{"title":"Experiences of men living with Dupuytren's disease-Consequences of the disease for hand function and daily activities.","authors":"Christina Turesson, J. Kvist, B. Krevers","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2019.04.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2019.04.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85622774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2019.05.002
S. Henry, J. Howell
{"title":"Use of a relative motion flexion orthosis for postoperative management of zone I/II flexor digitorum profundus repair: A retrospective consecutive case series.","authors":"S. Henry, J. Howell","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2019.05.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2019.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81419982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}