SynthesisThe American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 103 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Effectiveness of a New Device for Hand, Wrist, and Forearm Rehabilitation: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2025Article
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- Research and Development of a 3D-Printed Dynamic Finger Flexion Orthosis for Finger Extension Stiffness-A Preliminary Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Design and analysis of exoskeleton devices for rehabilitation of distal radius fracture.Frontiers in neurorobotics · 2024Article
- [Occupational balance, disability and functionality in people with rheumatic disease].Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra · 2023Article
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- Traumatic hand injury management and outcomes: A case report.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2022Article
- Effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions on function and satisfaction with occupational performance among adults with conditions of the hand, wrist, and forearm: a protocol for a systematic review.HRB open research · 2022Article
- Determining the Effectiveness of a New Device for Hand Therapy (The FEPSim Device): Feasibility Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Study.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
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Abstract
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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