Abstract
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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-39 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | Mar 28 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Journal Article