| Titre : | Conservative management of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: An Italian survey of current clinical practice (2018) |
| Auteurs : | Jorge Hugo Villafañe, Auteur ; Kristin Valdes, Auteur ; Virginia O'Brien, Auteur |
| Type de document : | Article |
| Dans : | Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2018/1, 2018) |
| Article en page(s) : | p. 37-39 |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Descripteurs : |
HE Vinci Osteoarthrite ; Pouce |
| Mots-clés: | Articulations carpométacarpiennes |
| Résumé : |
Objective The purpose of this study was to elucidate expert opinion on the conservative treatment of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis (OA). Methods A 21-item survey to determine the practice patterns of Italian hand therapists who treat arthritis of the CMC joint was developed and distributed through a professional online survey service to assure confidentiality and anonymity. Results Of the respondents, 80.8% were physical therapists; the remaining 19.2% were occupational therapists. 84.6% of the specialists who make decisions regarding patient pain management education. Conclusions There is variability in the knowledge and practice patterns of Italian hand therapists relating to conservative management of thumb CMC OA. |
| Disponible en ligne : | Non |
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