Inpatient occupational therapists hand-splinting practice for clients with stroke: A cross-sectional survey from Ireland - 0 views

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  #1 jennburwell on 09 Dec 17

   

  Hand-splint prescription following stroke was found to be a common practice among OTs who perceive splints to be quite effective. A custom-made, volar forearm-based wrist-hand splint is the preferred splint among therapists to achieve a number of clinical aims such as improving ROM, stretching soft tissue contractures and reducing spasticity in the upper extremity. However, splint wearing schedules are varied, there is need to create a standardized wearing schedule based for EBP.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hand-splint prescription following stroke was found to be a common practice among OTs who perceive splints to be quite effective. A custom-made, volar forearm-based wrist-hand splint is the preferred splint among therapists to achieve a number of clinical aims such as improving ROM, stretching soft tissue contractures and reducing spasticity in the upper extremity. However, splint wearing schedules are varied, there is need to create a standardized wearing schedule based for EBP.</div>

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