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Adaptation to hand injury: an evolving experience.

Josephine Chan1, Jean Spencer

  • 1School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, 1130 John Freeman Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. schan@twu.edu

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|April 8, 2004
PubMed
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This study highlights the importance of meaningful activities and relationships for hand injury recovery. Individualized, occupation-based therapy is crucial for holistic adaptation, addressing physical, mental, and spiritual aspects.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation science
  • Psychosocial adaptation

Background:

  • Hand injuries significantly impact daily life, requiring comprehensive adaptation strategies.
  • Understanding the long-term recovery process is vital for effective therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore physical recovery and psychosocial adaptation in individuals with hand injuries.
  • To analyze engagement in occupations and relationships during recovery.
  • To identify adaptive issues and strategies employed by participants.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study tracking 5 participants for 12 months.
  • Utilized quantitative measures for physical recovery and psychosocial adaptation.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews on the impact of injury on daily life.

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Main Results:

  • Motivating occupations and relationships are key to recovery.
  • Expectations for the future evolve over time.
  • Distinct independent and interdependent adaptive strategies emerge post-injury.

Conclusions:

  • Therapy should be individualized and occupation-based.
  • Holistic approach addressing physical, mental, and spiritual aspects is recommended.
  • Supports the International Classification of Functioning and Disability framework in practice.