A Systematic Review of Conservatively Managed Isolated Extra-Articular Proximal Phalanx Finger Fractures in Adults.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Background: Proximal phalangeal fractures of the hand are challenging to treat, and significantly impact hand function and quality of life if poorly managed.

Purpose: A systematic review to determine the efficacy of conservatively managed extra-articular proximal phalanx fractures to optimise recovery and prevent the need for surgical intervention and its associated risks.

Photovoice to explore the patient experience of a relative motion orthosis following a hand injury.

Background: Little is known about the patient experience of relative motion (RM) orthoses, or how they impact hand use and participation in occupational roles.

Purpose: To explore the use of Photovoice methodology in hand-injured patients and the patient experience of wearing a RM orthosis.

Study Design: Photovoice methodology, Qualitative Participatory research, feasibility study METHODS: Purposive sampling was used to identify adult patients prescribed a RM orthosis as part of their therapy intervention for an acute hand injury.

Outcomes after occupational therapy intervention for traumatic brachial plexus injury: A prospective longitudinal cohort study.

Study Design: Prospective longitudinal cohort study.

Introduction: Traumatic brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) can be devastating and negatively impact daily function and quality of life. Occupational therapists play an important role in rehabilitation; however, studies identifying outcomes are lacking.

Effectiveness of interventions to improve therapy adherence in people with upper limb conditions: A systematic review.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Introduction: Patient adherence to orthosis wear and/or prescribed exercises improves functional outcome after acute injury and can prevent deformities, contractures, and reinjury of tissues. This is the first systematic review to review the evidence of the effectiveness of interventions to improve treatment adherence in children and adults with acute or chronic upper limb injuries or conditions.

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

Introduction: Descriptive and cross-sectional study.

Purpose Of The Study: The hand is a common site of injury in children; however, little is known regarding adherence to hand trauma management in this population.

Purpose: This pilot study aimed to describe adherence to plaster slab immobilization, advice regarding return to sport, appointment attendance, and the factors influencing nonadherence.