A meditation on the use of hands

Kielhofner, Gary

doi:10.3109/11038128.2014.952901

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“…This research highlights the importance of understanding how occupational engagement is a combination of the mind and body acting together (Ratcliff et al, 2002). Kielhofner's research has supported this idea, as he stated that occupational engagement is the synthesis of the mind and body acting together (Kielhofner, 1995). Furthermore, Mary…”

Section: Occupational Therapy Practices With Youth Who Have Experiencmentioning

confidence: 97%

The Attitudes and Knowledge of Residential Treatment Center Staff Members Working with Adolescents Who Have Experienced Trauma

Denison

Gerney²,

Leuken

et al. 2018

Residential Treatment for Children & Youth

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Although many programs are working to reduce and eliminate the use of restraint and seclusion practices, these practices continue to be highly prevalent. A one-hour in-service training on Trauma-Informed Care and sensory-based alternatives for de-escalating behavior was presented to staff members working directly with adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems living in a Residential Treatment Center. Staff member attitudes regarding Trauma-Informed Care, the use of restraints, and sensory-based alternatives were measured before and after the in-service training to determine pre-existing staff attitudes and the potential influence of this training on staff attitudes.

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Section: Occupational Therapy Practices With Youth Who Have Experiencmentioning

confidence: 97%

The Attitudes and Knowledge of Residential Treatment Center Staff Members Working with Adolescents Who Have Experienced Trauma

Denison

Gerney²,

Leuken

et al. 2018

Residential Treatment for Children & Youth

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“…Moreover, in the United States, MSDs account for three of the top four diagnoses with the most total pooled years lived with a disability across the population (Murray et al, 2013). Functional hand use is a large component of the human identity, because hands are a person's interface with the world (Kielhofner, 2014). As such, MSDs of the forearm, wrist, and hand present an especially difficult challenge to functioning in everyday life.…”

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Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review

Roll

Hardison

2016

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Occupational therapy practitioners are key health care providers for people with musculoskeletal disorders of the distal upper extremity. It is imperative that practitioners understand the most effective and efficient means for remediating impairments and supporting clients in progressing to independence in purposeful occupations. This systematic review provides an update to a previous review by summarizing articles published between 2006 and July 2014 related to the focused question, What is the evidence for the effect of occupational therapy interventions on functional outcomes for adults with musculoskeletal disorders of the forearm, wrist, and hand? A total of 59 articles were reviewed. Evidence for interventions was synthesized by condition within bone, joint, and general hand disorders; peripheral nerve disorders; and tendon disorders. The strongest evidence supports postsurgical early active motion protocols and splinting for various conditions. Very few studies have examined occupation-based interventions. Implications for occupational therapy practice and research are provided.

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Application of the Kinesio® Taping Method for a Child with Hypotonia: A Pilot Case Study

Griffin

McGuff

Willse

et al. 2021

SJOT

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Background: This study explored the application of the Kinesio® Taping (KT®) method in conjunction with traditional occupational therapy (OT) intervention for a child with hypotonia. Specifically, differences in functional hand outcomes (manual dexterity and grasp pattern) were examined between the sessions with and without the application of the KT® method. Methods: A 9-year and 5-month-old male subject, at the time of enrollment, diagnosed with hypotonia, global developmental delay, and autism spectrum disorder participated in the study. A single-subject alternating treatment design was employed. A total of 14 OT sessions were conducted across baseline (n=3), alternating treatment (n=8), and replication (n=3) phases. During the alternating treatment phase, the subject was randomly applied the KT® method in four out of the eight OT sessions. At the end of each session, the participant was administered standardized assessments. Results: There were no statistically significant differences observed in functional hand outcomes across the baseline, alternating treatment, and replication phases. There were no statistically significant differences observed in manual dexterity and grasp pattern between the sessions with and without the application of the KT® method. Discussion: The results from the study replicated the mixed outcomes reported in the efficacy of the KT® method in addressing functional hand outcomes; OT practitioners are recommended to consider the KT® method as an auxiliary intervention modality. Future research involving the KT® method can consider ways to better control for the confounding variables noted in the current study including the novelty effect, subject’s comorbid conditions, and number and length of sessions allotted across the baseline, alternating treatment, and replication phases.

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A meditation on the use of hands

Cited by 5 publications

References 10 publications

The Attitudes and Knowledge of Residential Treatment Center Staff Members Working with Adolescents Who Have Experienced Trauma

The Attitudes and Knowledge of Residential Treatment Center Staff Members Working with Adolescents Who Have Experienced Trauma

Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review

Application of the Kinesio® Taping Method for a Child with Hypotonia: A Pilot Case Study

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