A Study to Examine Patient Adherence to Wearing 24-Hour Forearm Thermoplastic Splints after Tendon Repairs

Sandford, Fiona; Barlow, Nicola; Lewis, Jeremy

doi:10.1197/j.jht.2007.07.004

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“…Evidence from hand therapy and paediatric rheumatology studies has not shown a significant relationship between adolescence and non-adherent behaviour [6,10,11,13]. However some medication studies do…”

Section: Accepted Manuscriptmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Average reported adherence rates for pediatric populations ranges from 32% [9, spinal orthoses] to 53% [10, non-specified orthoses for rheumatological conditions]. Adherence in acute adult hand trauma populations ranges from 32% [11] to 59% [6,12] and 60% [13].…”

Section: Accepted Manuscriptmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Stable marital union of parents [10,18], perceived benefit of treatment [19], severity of injury [17], parental relationship with therapist [19], orthosis interference with daily activities [6,11,12,19], appearance of orthosis [9,19], transportation difficulties [10,18] and forgetfulness [10,18] have been identified.…”

Section: Accepted Manuscriptmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…3,5 Effects of incorrect fit can also result in friction 6 • Limited function and compromised performance whilst performing everyday activities, such as washing dishes and dressing ones-self. 4 For example, grip capabilities may be restricted due to the shape of the splint impacting within the palmar grasp, 2 as well as reduced sensory information in the palm 2 • Difficulty putting on or removing splints due to fastener types or the shape of the splint 5 • Weight implications affecting proximal joints 3 • Accommodating fluctuating oedema 3 Furthermore, one could assume that the inclusion of cumbersome features such as folds, rolls, flares and additional padding based within the palmar region can affect grasp capacity.…”

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“…• Difficulties keeping splints clean and dry 2 • Induced perspiration, 2,3 subsequently leading to odour issues 4 • Poor aesthetics 2 • Fasteners (e.g. Velcro straps) which may initially be difficult to fix, adjust, remove and replace.…”

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Computer-aided design to support fabrication of wrist splints using 3D printing: A feasibility study

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Introduction Issues contributing to poor patient compliance for splint wear include poor aesthetics, fit and performance. This paper describes a novel digitised splinting process using 3D printing in an attempt to overcome these issues. The output of the investigation was the creation of a specialised computer-aided design software workflow to support 3D printing, developed specifically for splinting practitioners in the UK, to enable them to design splints themselves for each individual patient. Method A small-scale feasibility study was done, based on the current splinting process. A thorough literature review and physical engagement in current splinting practice was performed, highlighting key requirements for successful splint fabrication. Key requirements were then replicated in a virtual software environment. Opportunities for integrating new, novel features were explored. The key requirements were then refined into a specialised software workflow to replicate the splinting process. The specialised software was then evaluated by 10 practitioners. User trials of the software were performed, followed by semi-structured interviews. Audio recordings were transcribed and then coded to establish similar trends of opinions, and areas for future research. No patients or vulnerable participants were involved in the study. Results All participants were able to use and navigate around the software prototype with relative ease. Strengths included potential simplicity in modelling more complex splints, but several areas for future research are identified, including cost analysis and materials development. Discussion The digitised splinting process shows promise for the benefit of both practitioners and their patients, provided that future research and investment can overcome current limitations.

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An observational study of Australian private practice physiotherapy consultations to explore the prescription of self‐management strategies

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Carey

Mackenzie

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Physiotherapists regularly spend time prescribing self-management strategies such as exercise, advice, and the use of heat or ice to patients receiving treatment linked to a range of injury locations. This suggests that self-management is considered to be an important adjunct to in-clinic physiotherapy. The practice implications of this are that clinicians should reflect on how self-management strategies can be used to maximize patient outcomes, and whether the allocation of consultation time to self-management is likely to optimize patient adherence to each strategy.

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A Study to Examine Patient Adherence to Wearing 24-Hour Forearm Thermoplastic Splints after Tendon Repairs

Cited by 72 publications

References 24 publications

Adherence behavior in an acute pediatric hand trauma population: A pilot study of parental report of adherence levels and influencing factors

Adherence behavior in an acute pediatric hand trauma population: A pilot study of parental report of adherence levels and influencing factors

Computer-aided design to support fabrication of wrist splints using 3D printing: A feasibility study

An observational study of Australian private practice physiotherapy consultations to explore the prescription of self‐management strategies

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