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Changes in life roles after hand injury
Jaime Starck Schier1, Josephine Chan
1Sports Medicine Center, Hand Clinic, Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Houston, TX, USA. jamiecschier@yahoo.com
Summary
Acute hand injuries significantly impact patients' ability to fulfill roles as spouse, caregiver, and worker. Recovery and resuming occupational performance were deeply affected by these injuries.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Psychosocial impact of injury
- Patient-centered care
Background:
- Acute hand injuries present unique challenges impacting daily life.
- Understanding the effect on familial and occupational roles is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Observation:
- Qualitative interviews explored how hand injuries affected patients' roles as spouse, caregiver, and worker.
- Three participants with hand injuries impacting multiple life roles were analyzed.
Findings:
- Patients reported profound changes in their capacity to perform satisfactorily in their spouse, caregiver, and worker roles.
- Hand therapy's influence on recovery and occupational role resumption was a key focus.
Implications:
- Findings highlight the need for holistic treatment addressing psychosocial and occupational aspects of hand injuries.
- Interventions should consider the multifaceted impact on patients' lives beyond physical recovery.
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