Do clients with acquired brain injury use the splints prescribed by occupational therapists? A descriptive study


Autoria(s): Kuipers, K.; Rassafiani, M.; Ashburner, J.; Griffin, J.; Worley, L.; Moes, L.; Fleming, J.; Copley, J.
Data(s)

2009

Resumo

Clients with acquired brain injury often demonstrate hypertonicity and decreased function in their upper limbs, requiring appropriate intervention. Splinting is one of the intervention methods that is widely used to address these issues. Literature shows that some clients are not using splints following fabrication. However, there is a paucity of research about the factors that influence clients to use or not use splints. This study aims to investigate these influential factors for clients with upper limb hypertonicity. Two survey tools including therapist and client questionnaires were developed and completed by both therapists and clients. Six therapists and 14 clients participated in this study and completed the relevant questionnaires. The results illustrate that most clients (13 out of 14) were continuing to use their splints four weeks following discharge from hospital. The main goals of choosing splints for both therapists and clients were prevention of contracture and deformity. The most indicated client reasons for adhering to the splint wearing program were therapist-related factors including clients’ trust and reliance on their therapists. Further reasons for clients implementing the recommended splint-wearing program and clinical implications are discussed.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/34183/

Publicador

IOS Press

Relação

DOI:10.3233/NRE-2009-0491

Kuipers, K., Rassafiani, M., Ashburner, J., Griffin, J. , Worley, L. , Moes, L. , Fleming, J., & Copley, J. (2009) Do clients with acquired brain injury use the splints prescribed by occupational therapists? A descriptive study. NeuroRehabilitation, 24(4), pp. 365-375.

Fonte

Office of Education Research; Faculty of Education; School of Early Childhood

Palavras-Chave #110321 Rehabilitation and Therapy (excl. Physiotherapy) #110900 NEUROSCIENCES #Clinical (adult physical) #acquired brain injury #splint
Tipo

Journal Article