Hand TherapyPub Date : 2020-03-25DOI: 10.1177/1758998320912680
Logan Berlet, V. Kaskutas
{"title":"Developing occupation kits in a Hand Therapy Student Experiential Learning Clinic","authors":"Logan Berlet, V. Kaskutas","doi":"10.1177/1758998320912680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320912680","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Combining occupation-based and biomechanical approaches is effective to increase function after hand injury. This project developed and evaluated occupation kits as a means to increase occupation-based practice. Methods Descriptive study that utilized existing Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand data from 642 patients treated by hand surgeon and patients in our Hand Therapy Student Experiential Learning Clinic (HTSELC) to identify difficult activities. These data informed the selection of occupational areas to address with the kits. Biomechanical demands of each kit developed were quantified by 10 student therapists using the Abilities Questionnaire. Fourteen occupational therapists reviewed and rated the usefulness of each kit by survey. Kits were piloted in the HTSELC, and student therapists documented the percentage of time delivering each intervention type: activity/occupation, preparatory methods and tasks, education, advocacy, and group. The degree of occupation-based practice was compared using intervention type percentages before and after introduction of the kits. Results Ten kits were created to address most occupation categories within occupational therapy’s scope of practice. Kits include procedures, safety precautions, and a standardized scale to objectively measure performance. Clinicians noted that kits reflected each occupation well (3.7/5) and 45% reported they were likely to use the kits. After the kits became available in the HTSELC, the percentage of interventions at the occupation/activity level increased from 19% to 26% and biomechanical interventions, including preparatory methods and tasks, decreased from 61% to 49%. Conclusion This research suggests that occupation kits can be a first step to help therapists deliver occupation-based interventions in hand therapy settings.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"30 1","pages":"73 - 82"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76889020","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 : 2020-03-24DOI: 10.1177/1758998320910179
C. Rolls, C. McCabe, A. Llewellyn, G. Jones
{"title":"What is the incidence of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Type I within four months of a wrist fracture in the adult population? A systematic review","authors":"C. Rolls, C. McCabe, A. Llewellyn, G. Jones","doi":"10.1177/1758998320910179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320910179","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a severe chronic pain condition, the symptoms of which may develop following trauma to a limb. Despite wrist fracture being a common antecedent, estimates of the incidence of CRPS following this injury vary widely. Our objective was to establish the incidence of CRPS in adults within four months of a wrist fracture, using a systematic review of the literature published since 2010. Methods The databases MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, PsychINFO, CINAHL, BNI and AMED were searched for observational studies reporting the incidence of CRPS following a wrist fracture. Inclusion criteria were the use of a validated diagnostic tool to assess for CRPS within four months of the fracture. Randomised controlled trials and clinical trials were excluded, as were data from patients with evidence of prior neurology. Incidence risk was then extracted or calculated. Included studies were assessed for methodological rigour using the Newcastle–Ottowa Scale for assessment of bias. Results Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. There was a high degree of heterogeneity in study populations including study setting, fracture management and diagnostic criteria. From the three studies with the highest methodological rigour we determined that the incidence risk of CRPS in adults is between 3.7% and 14% using the Budapest criteria, with an observation of lower rates in conservatively managed fractures. Discussion We found evidence that the reported incidence of CRPS is influenced by choice of diagnostic criteria, along with the study location and/or how the fracture is managed.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"43 1","pages":"45 - 55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79736455","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 : 2020-03-24DOI: 10.1177/1758998320912761
Thea Birch Ransby, A. Ø. Hansen, N. Rolving
{"title":"Psychometric properties of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills in patients undergoing rehabilitation following hand-related disorders","authors":"Thea Birch Ransby, A. Ø. Hansen, N. Rolving","doi":"10.1177/1758998320912761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320912761","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) has been proven to be a suitable measurement tool for assessing performance-based ADL ability; however, its reliability and validity have not been tested on patients with hand-related disorders. Methods Patients referred for outpatient hand rehabilitation were assessed with AMPS, The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), dynamometer and goniometer at baseline and after eight weeks of hand therapy. Construct validity and responsiveness of AMPS were assessed by hypothesis testing. Construct validity was assessed by correlating the baseline score of AMPS with the baseline score of the other measurement tools. Responsiveness was assessed by correlating the change scores of each measurement tool with a Global Rating Scale. Results Fifty-one patients were recruited. The construct validity of AMPS indicated that the various measurement tools captured different aspects to functioning from the AMPS, as the correlations between AMPS and the other measurement tools were generally weak to low (r < 0.25 to 0.49). AMPS was less responsive than COPM when correlated with the GRS. The correlation between COPM and GRS was r = 0.62 compared with the AMPS motor, r = 0.45 and AMPS process, r = 0.33. Relative responsiveness of AMPS is similar to that of the dynamometer (r = 0.39) and goniometer (r = –0.34). Discussion In a sample of 51 patients, this study found that the construct validity of AMPS seemed to be moderate, while the responsiveness of AMPS seemed to be poor. However, due to the small sample size no conclusions can be made, and should be further assessed in larger studies.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"218 1","pages":"63 - 72"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79720207","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 : 2020-03-08DOI: 10.1177/1758998320910177
E. Shafiee, M. Farzad, J. Macdermid, Amirreza Smaeel Beygi, Atefeh Vafaei, A. Farhoud
{"title":"Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation for the Persian language","authors":"E. Shafiee, M. Farzad, J. Macdermid, Amirreza Smaeel Beygi, Atefeh Vafaei, A. Farhoud","doi":"10.1177/1758998320910177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320910177","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) questionnaire is a tool designed for self-assessment of forearm pain and disability in patients with tennis elbow. The aims of this study were to translate and cross-culturally adapt the PRTEE questionnaire into Persian and evaluate its reliability and construct validity. Methods The PRTEE questionnaire was translated into and cross-culturally adapted to Persian in 90 consecutive patients with tennis elbow, according to well-established guidelines. Reliability was tested by means of test–retest and internal consistency. The measurement error was measured by calculating the standard error of measurement. Based on the standard error of measurement, the minimum detectable change was calculated. To evaluate construct and convergent validity, correlation with the PRTEE with the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire and Visual analogue scale was used. Results In the process of cross-cultural adaptation, two items (6 and 8) were modified. In item 6, the term “door knob” was changed to “turn a key”, and in the item 8, “cup of coffee” was changed to “cup of milk”. Item-total correlations were greater than 0.55 (ranged from 0.55 to 0.76), internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s alpha, 0.94) and a high intraclass correlation coefficient (0.98) indicated excellent reliability of the P-PRTEE. The standard error of measurement and minimum detectable change were 5.40 and 14.24, respectively. The Persian version of the PRTEE questionnaire (P-PRTEE) shows strong construct and convergent validity (r values = 0.85, p < 0.05). Conclusions The P-PRTEE is valid and reliable in assessing disability and pain in Persian patients with tennis elbow. The excellent psychometric properties of the P-PRTEE endorse the use of this questionnaire in clinical settings.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"140 1","pages":"56 - 62"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77087598","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 : 2020-03-01DOI: 10.1177/1758998319887526
Susan B Stinton, E. Pappas, D. Edgar, N. Moloney
{"title":"Driving performance following a wrist fracture: A pilot study using a driving simulator","authors":"Susan B Stinton, E. Pappas, D. Edgar, N. Moloney","doi":"10.1177/1758998319887526","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998319887526","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Driving performance, as assessed using a driving simulator, after distal radius fracture has not been previously studied. Our aims were to undertake a pilot study to assess feasibility via: (i) acceptability of driving simulation for this assessment purpose, (ii) recruitment and retention, (iii) sample size calculation. Preliminary evaluations of differences in driving performance between individuals recovering from distal radius fracture and controls were conducted to confirm if the methodology provided meaningful results to aid in justification for future studies. Methods Driving performance of 22 current drivers (aged 21–81 years), recruited by convenience sampling, was assessed using a driving simulator. The fracture group included those recovering from distal radius fracture managed with open reduction and internal fixation using a volar plate. The control group were uninjured individuals. Assessment was performed approximately five weeks post-surgery and follow-up assessment two weeks later. Acceptability outcome measures included pain and simulator sickness scores, feasibility measures included retention rates and measures of driving performance included time spent speeding, time spent out of the lane, standard deviation of lateral position and hazard reactions. Results The assessment was completed by 91% of participants; two participants dropped out secondary to simulator sickness. Retention rates were 83%. Preliminary results suggest those with distal radius fracture spent more time out of the lane and less time speeding. Conclusion This method was sensitive, acceptable and feasible according to the parameters of this pilot study. The results from this small sample suggest that between-group differences in driving performance are measurable using driving simulation five weeks following distal radius fracture.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"64 1","pages":"26 - 36"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84742557","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 : 2020-03-01DOI: 10.1177/1758998319875759
Joanna Burdon, S. Taplin, S. Kay, D. Wilks
{"title":"The functional assessment and rehabilitation programme of the UK hand and upper limb transplant service","authors":"Joanna Burdon, S. Taplin, S. Kay, D. Wilks","doi":"10.1177/1758998319875759","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998319875759","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Hand and upper limb transplants are becoming internationally recognised as an effective treatment to improve function and quality of life in carefully selected patients. A comprehensive functional assessment and rehabilitation programme are an essential component of the multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment approach. Although there is an increasing body of published data on the surgical techniques and outcomes following hand transplant, little exists in the literature to guide the hand therapist. Method The pre-transplant functional assessments and rehabilitation programme provided for patients undergoing hand transplantation in the UK are described and critically analysed. The UK programme is based on that provided in Lyon, France, but adapted to suit the resources and structure of the UK National Health Service. Results Twelve patients have received a functional assessment as part of the multi-disciplinary hand transplant assessment process, with the loss of autonomy a key reason for patients seeking hand transplant. Six of these patients have received hand transplants, with patients more than one year post-transplant having achieved good and fair outcomes according to the Hand Transplantation Score System. Conclusions Although hand and upper limb transplant surgery is innovative, the therapy provided is based on the fundamental principles of good communication, accurate assessment and delivery of a bespoke rehabilitation programme; values which are common to all areas of hand therapy practice. A future study reporting the long-term outcomes of patients following hand transplant in the UK is needed to allow the effectiveness of the programme to be evaluated.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"43 1","pages":"18 - 25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81445140","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 : 2020-03-01DOI: 10.1177/1758998319871075
Nathan Short, M. Blair, C. Crowell, Abby Loewenstein, Annie Lynch, Ravina Nakum, A. Warner
{"title":"Mobile technology and cumulative trauma symptomology among millennials","authors":"Nathan Short, M. Blair, C. Crowell, Abby Loewenstein, Annie Lynch, Ravina Nakum, A. Warner","doi":"10.1177/1758998319871075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998319871075","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Technology use among the millennial population is increasing and related postural compromise may lead to cumulative trauma disorder symptomology. The aim of this study was to explore trends of hand-held mobile technology use and upper extremity cumulative trauma disorder symptomology among a sample of millennials. Methods A convenience sample of graduate students (n = 42) was used for the study. Demographic and technology use information was obtained through self-report using the smartphone screen time tracking feature. Cumulative trauma disorder symptomology was assessed through administration of various orthopedic special tests. Results On average, participants spent 2 h and 23 min per day using hand-held mobile devices. Out of 42 participants, 54.8% tested positive for at least one orthopedic special test. The symptomatic group spent 2 h and 29 min using hand-held mobile devices, while the asymptomatic group spent 2 h and 4 min. The most common positive orthopedic special tests were Finkelstein’s test (n = 19; 36%), hyperabduction (Wright’s) test (n = 13; 25%), and the elbow flexion test (n = 10; 18.9%), indicating symptoms associated with De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, and cubital tunnel syndrome, respectively. Discussion Results were consistent with prior research on time spent using hand-held mobile technology and cumulative trauma disorder among millennials. Additionally, a difference in mean time spent using mobile technology between the asymptomatic and symptomatic groups was found, suggesting a relationship which warrants further research.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"37 1","pages":"11 - 17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75563335","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 : 2020-03-01DOI: 10.1177/1758998320907116
J. Ikonen, S. Hulkkonen, Jorma Ryhänen, Arja Häkkinen, Jaro Karppinen, Jaro Karppinen, Jussi P. Repo
{"title":"The structural validity of the Finnish version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand: A Rasch model analysis","authors":"J. Ikonen, S. Hulkkonen, Jorma Ryhänen, Arja Häkkinen, Jaro Karppinen, Jaro Karppinen, Jussi P. Repo","doi":"10.1177/1758998320907116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1758998320907116","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction The construct validity of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (DASH) has previously been questioned. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the measurement properties of the Finnish version of the DASH for assessing disability in patients with hand complaints using Rasch Measurement Theory. Methods A cohort of 193 patients with typical hand and wrist complaints were recruited at a surgery outpatient clinic. The DASH scores were analysed using the Rasch model for differential item functioning, unidimensionality, fit statistics, item residual correlation, coverage/targeting and reliability. Results In the original DASH questionnaire, the item response thresholds were disordered for 2 of 30 of the items. The item fit was poor for 9 of 30 of the items. Unidimensionality was not supported. There was substantial residual correlation between 87 pairs of items. Item reduction (chi square 95, degrees of freedom 50, p < 0.001) and constructing two testlets led to unidimensionality (chi square 0.64, degrees of freedom 4, p = 0.96). Person separation index was 0.95. The testlets had good fit with no differential item functioning towards age or gender. Conclusion Unidimensionality of the original Finnish version of the DASH was not supported, meaning the questionnaire seems to gauge traits other than disability alone. Hence, the clinician must be careful when trying to measure change in patients’ scores. Item reduction or the creation of testlets did not lead to good alternatives for the original Finnish DASH. Differential item functioning showed that the original Finnish scale exhibits minor response bias by age in one item. The original Finnish DASH covers different levels of ability well among typical hand surgery patients.","PeriodicalId":43971,"journal":{"name":"Hand Therapy","volume":"99 1","pages":"10 - 3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76859774","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}