How is range of motion of the fingers measured in hand therapy practice? A survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A variety of techniques for measuring finger range of motion (ROM) are available for hand therapist use, however, there is no clear description of which finger ROM methods are preferred in practice. This study explored the preferred measurement techniques, the factors influencing clinical decision-making, and the clinical reasoning processes employed when faced with practice-based measurement scenarios.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional online survey study of hand therapists and American or Canadian Society of Hand Therapists members. Quantitative methods were employed for participant demographics and categorical clinical questions about practice patterns. Qualitative descriptive questions and vignettes were analysed using inductive and deductive content analys

SUBMITTER: Kadakia Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378534 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature