A research agenda for Hand Therapy

MacDermid, Joy C.; Fess, Elaine Ewing; Bell-Krotoski, Judith; Cannon, Nancy M.; Evans, Roslyn B.; Walsh, William J.; Szabo, Robert M.; Laseter, Georgiann F.; Mackin, Evelyn J.; Gettle, Karan; Santore, Gregory

doi:10.1053/hanthe.2002.v15.0153

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“…This theme was surprising, as therapists have previously indicated cumulative trauma disorders as a high priority on the research agenda of the American Society of Hand Therapists. 34 …”

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Patterns of research utilization among Certified Hand Therapists

Groth

Farrar-Edwards

2013

Journal of Hand Therapy

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Study design Mixed methods, cross-sectional. Introduction Nearly 30% of Certified Hand Therapists rarely or never use research findings when treating carpal tunnel syndrome. Purpose of the study To identify groups of CHTs with common research utilization patterns. Methods National randomized mail survey of 600 CHTs (n = 308, RR = 55%). Latent class and thematic analysis of eight questions assessing research use and beliefs. Results Four groups of CHT research users were identified: Analytic (n = 135, 45%); Skeptic (n = 65, 22%); Pragmatic (n = 53, 18%); and Traditional (n = 46, 15%). Highest research use was reported among Analytics and Pragmatics although Skeptics willingly relied on research evidence when it contradicted other sources of knowledge. Age, not experience or population density, was a significant covariate of group membership. Conclusions Empowering CHTs to use research findings by increased understanding of their group membership, and understanding others’ groups, may increase progress toward evidence-based practice.

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“…This theme was surprising, as therapists have previously indicated cumulative trauma disorders as a high priority on the research agenda of the American Society of Hand Therapists. 34 …”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Patterns of research utilization among Certified Hand Therapists

Groth

Farrar-Edwards

2013

Journal of Hand Therapy

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“…To date, no study examines the effectiveness of immobilization of custom and prefabricated splints as compared to casting. The American Hand Therapy Foundation cites the study by MacDermid et al (2002), which identified research priorities for the field of hand therapy. The panel of experts concluded that determining the effectiveness of therapeutic techniques and interventions was necessary.…”

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Radiographic and Functional Analysis of Movement Allowed by Four Wrist Immobilization Devices

Mullen

Kuz

2009

The Journal of Hand Surgery

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“…Research on the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions has been consistently identified as a high priority by the profession and its special interest groups. For example, 401 hand therapists in the United States identified an urgent need for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine the effectiveness of hand therapy interventions (MacDermid et al, 2002). In the United Kingdom, a survey of research priorities in mental health confirmed that evidence of effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions (particularly the core areas using activity and occupation) remains an important theme (Fowler & Hyde, 2002).…”

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Searches and Content of the OTseeker Database: Informing Research Priorities

Bennett

McKenna

Tooth

et al. 2006

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Most frequently sought topics were relevant to the diagnostic categories of pediatric conditions (19%), neurology and neuromuscular disorders (17%), and mental health (17%). Most frequently sought intervention topics included modes of service delivery, sensory interventions, and physical modalities. Although many frequently sought topics had a correspondingly high volume of research in OTseeker, a few areas had very little content (e.g., fine motor skill acquisition, autistic spectrum disorder). This information is offered to inform discussions about research priorities and resource allocation for research within occupational therapy.

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A research agenda for Hand Therapy

Cited by 31 publications

References 20 publications

Patterns of research utilization among Certified Hand Therapists

Patterns of research utilization among Certified Hand Therapists

Radiographic and Functional Analysis of Movement Allowed by Four Wrist Immobilization Devices

Searches and Content of the OTseeker Database: Informing Research Priorities

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