Practice patterns in the conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: Survey results from members of the American Society of Hand Therapy.

Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used.

Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a complex combination of symptoms resulting from compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. A study that compares the conservative interventions identified in the literature with the actual conservative interventions being implemented by therapists for the treatment of CTS is not presently available.

A Narrative Review of Patient and Family Engagement: The "Foundation" of the Medical "Home".

Background: Patient and family engagement (PFE) is vital to the spirit of the medical home. This article reflects the efforts of an expert consensus panel, the Patient and Family Engagement Workgroup, as part of the Society of General Internal Medicine's 2013 Research Conference.

Objective: To review extant literature on PFE in pediatric and adult medicine and quality improvement, highlight emerging best practices and models, suggest questions for future research, and provide references to tools and resources to facilitate implementation of PFE strategies.