The predictive value of disability at 2 weeks after plating of distal radial fractures: a prospective study of 101 patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 175319342110559
Author(s):  
Susanne Boel ◽  
Carsten Bogh Juhl

Assuming that some patients may benefit from early supervised rehabilitation after distal radial fractures, we investigated to what extent self-reported measures of disability, pain and performance of daily activities 2 weeks after anterior locking plating of distal radial fractures could predict long-lasting disability. We included 101 patients in a prediction study and recorded the scores of the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire, visual analogue scales for pain and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. We found that the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores with a cut-off score of 50 were the best at predicting disability at 6 months in patients who did not receive early supervised therapy. The positive predictive value was 65% and the negative predictive value was 71%. We conclude that these scores could be used as a single measure to predict patient disability, although the predictive value was rather weak. Level of evidence: II

2012 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renato Nickel ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Silvado ◽  
Francisco Manoel Branco Germiniani ◽  
Luciano de Paola ◽  
Nicolle Lucena da Silveira ◽  
...  

Epilepsy causes restrictions in the performance of various daily activities. The aiming of this study was to investigate whether these restrictions affect the perceived quality of life. The assessments Quality of Life in Epilepsy-31 (QOLIE-31) and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were applied in a sample that consisted of a single group of 34 subjects with at least two years of uncontrolled seizures. The results indicated that the most affected domains of QOLIE-31 were seizure worry, 29.77 (±21.72), and effects of drugs, 49.75 (±28.58), and for the COPM, the average of performance and satisfaction were respectively 3.10 (±3.07) and 4.45 (±3.29), and performance limitations most frequently cited were maintain employment (18), left home alone (15) and courses (15). The application of the Spearman correlation coefficient showed that the three main performance limitations posed by the COPM, especially regarding the level of satisfaction, influence the perception of quality of life. Thus, occupational performance proves to be an important area of intervention with subjects with epilepsy.


2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 563-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Wangdell ◽  
J. Fridén

Reconstruction of grip in tetraplegia aims to improve upper extremity performance and control in daily life. We evaluated the effects of surgery and rehabilitation on performance and satisfaction of patient identified activity goals in 20 patients (22 arms) who had grip reconstructions for both finger and thumb flexion. Patients assessed an improvement in both performance and satisfaction after surgery in all groups of activities assessed using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The mean improvement at 6 and 12 months was 3.5 points better than the 2.5 points before surgery. Before surgery 36% of the goals identified were impossible to perform. After surgery, 78% of these goals were possible. The largest improvement was observed in the basic activity of ‘eating’ but significant improvement was also noted in activities generally regarded as complex and not measured in standard ADL such as ‘doing housework’ and taking part in ‘leisure’.


2020 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 423-430
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Coelho ◽  
Avarna Fernandes ◽  
Janet Suen ◽  
Adi Keidar ◽  
Jadine Cairns

Background. This study examined changes in performance and satisfaction with self-identified occupational performance goals during a specialized day treatment admission in children and adolescents with eating disorders. Weight-related outcomes for underweight youth were also examined. Methods. A total of 63 youth participated in the study, with admission and discharge data on ratings of self-identified occupational performance goals (measured with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure) available for 42 participants. Findings. Significant improvements were found in ratings of satisfaction and performance with self-identified goals over the course of treatment. The program was also effective in supporting weight restoration for underweight youth, with a large effect size observed. Implications. A symptom-focused day treatment program for paediatric eating disorders led to improvements in perceived occupational performance. Collaborating with youth to develop self-identified goals in the context of eating disorders treatment can foster autonomy and potentially improve treatment engagement.


2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 905-912
Author(s):  
Türker Özkan ◽  
Hasan Utkan Aydin ◽  
Ömer Berköz ◽  
Safiye Özkan ◽  
Erol Kozanoğlu

We report outcomes of 17 children with brachial plexus birth palsy that underwent extensor carpi ulnaris to brachioradialis and brachioradialis to abductor pollicis longus transfers to correct supination and ulnar deviation deformity. Mean age at the time of surgery was 8.7 years and mean follow-up time was 21 months (8–44). These patients had marked increases in active forearm rotation and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure scores. Activity performance score on the measure increased from 1.1 to 6.7 and satisfaction score increased from 0.8 to 8.7 at final follow-up. We conclude from our patient series that these tendon transfers are effective in correction of the supination and ulnar deviation deformities in brachial plexus birth palsy. Level of evidence: IV


2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 124-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon Taylor ◽  
Nora Fayed ◽  
Angela Mandich

Children with developmental coordination disorder experience difficulties with fine and gross motor tasks that affect their occupational performance. Research has found the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) measure to be an effective approach for improving skills in daily occupations with children between 7 and 12 years old who have developmental coordination disorder. The purpose of this single-case design study was to determine the effectiveness of using the CO-OP approach with children ages 5 to 7 years. Four children chose three different goals to work on during therapy. Child and parent Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ratings and performance observation ratings at follow-up demonstrated the effectiveness of the CO-OP approach, supporting the use of the CO-OP with younger children and suggesting further research on the CO-OP with younger children is warranted.


Author(s):  
Lorena Costa Branco ◽  
Ana Aline Nogueira Da Silva ◽  
Amanda Amorim De Souza ◽  
Albert Patrick Borcem Alho ◽  
Glenda Miranda Da Paixão

Introdução: O Acidente Vascular Encefálico é uma das causas de maior incapacidade em adultos e o processo de reabilitação em Terapia Ocupacional tem preconizado a prática centrada no cliente e a prática baseada em ocupações, a partir das quais o cliente torna-se ativo na escolha das metas e seu engajamento em ocupações é primordial no processo terapêutico. Objetivo: Verificar os efeitos da reabilitação pautada na prática baseada nas ocupações no desempenho ocupacional e a funcionalidade de sobreviventes de Acidente Vascular Encefálico. Métodos: Participaram do estudo seis indivíduos, submetidos a avaliação inicial e reavaliação a cada dez sessões. Foram utilizadas para coleta de dados a Escala de Avaliação de Fugl-Meyer e a Medida Canadense de Desempenho Ocupacional. Os atendimentos ocorreram duas vezes por semana com duração de 60 minutos nos quais eram realizadas simulações e treinos de atividades que compunham as ocupações dos indivíduos. A análise dos dados foi   realizada com o teste de Friedman por meio do website Social Science Statistics. Resultados: Através das avaliações foram observadas diferenças na satisfação e no desempenho de Autocuidado e Produtividade. Com os resulados da escala de Fugl Meyer, observou-se diferença especialmente na Função Motora. Conclusões: Os resultados reforçam que a reabilitação baseada nas ocupações, podem melhorar o desempenho ocupacional e as habilidades motoras de sobreviventes de Acidente Vascular Encefálico.Palavras-chave: Terapia Ocupacional. Hemiplegia. Acidente Vascular Cerebral. AbstractIntroduction: Stroke is one of the causes of greater disability in adults and the rehabilitation process in Occupational Therapy has advocated the client-centered practice and the practice based on occupations, from which the client becomes active in negotiating goals and their engagement in occupations is essential in the therapeutic process. Objective: To verify the effects of rehabilitation guided by occupation-based practice on occupational performance and functionality of stroke survivors. Method: Six individuals participated in the study, who were submitted to initial assessment and were reassessed in every ten sessions. The Fugl-Meyer Rating Scale and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure were used for data collection. The interventions took place twice a week, lasting 60 minutes, in which simulations and training of activities that were part of the individuals' occupations were carried out. Data analysis was performed using the Friedman test through the Social Science Statistics website. Results: Through the assessments, differences were observed in the satisfaction and performance of Self-Care and Productivity. With the results of the Fugl Meyer scale, a difference was observed especially in the Motor Function. Conclusion: The results reinforce that occupation-based rehabilitation can improve the occupational performance and motor skills of stroke survivors.Keywords: Occupational Therapy. Hemiplegia. Stroke.  ResumenIntroducción: El accidente cerebrovascular es una de las causas de mayor discapacidad en los adultos y el proceso de rehabilitación en Terapia Ocupacional ha propugnado la práctica centrada en el cliente y la práctica basada en ocupaciones, a partir de la cual el cliente se vuelve activo en la elección de las metas y su participación en las ocupaciones es esencial en el proceso terapéutico. Objetivo: Verificar los efectos de la rehabilitación fundamentada en la práctica basada en las ocupaciones sobre el desempeño ocupacional y la funcionalidad de los supervivientes de accidente cerebrovascular. Método: Seis individuos participaron en el estudio, quienes fueron sometidos a evaluación inicial y reevaluación cada diez sesiones. Para la recopilación de datos se utilizaron la Escala Fugl-Meyer y la Medida canadiense de desempeño ocupacional. Las sesiones se realizaban dos veces por semana, con una duración de 60 minutos, en las que se realizaban simulaciones y entrenamiento de actividades que integraban las ocupaciones de los individuos. El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante la prueba de Friedman a través del sitio web de Estadísticas de Ciencias Sociales. Resultados: Através de las evaluaciones se observaron diferencias en la satisfacción y desempeño del Autocuidado y Productividad. Con los resultados de la escala de Fugl Meyer, se observó una diferencia especialmente en la Función Motora. Conclusión: Los resultados refuerzan que la rehabilitación basada en la ocupación puede mejorar el desempeño ocupacional y las habilidades motoras de los sobrevivientes de accidente cerebrovascular.Palabras clave: Terapia Ocupacional. Hemiplejia.  Accidente Cerebrovascular. 


2008 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 282-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Briano Di Rezze ◽  
Virginia Wright ◽  
C. J. Curran ◽  
Kent A. Campbell ◽  
Colin Macarthur

Background. The challenge of evaluating life skill groups is the need to assess skills reflecting the priorities and abilities of the individuals as well as the program focus.Purpose. This study describes the feasibility and utility of goal menus and individualized outcome measures in two life skill groups for children with disabilities.Methods. Eleven children were evaluated at baseline and 5 weeks post-program using a modified Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and modified Goal Attainment Scaling (mod-GAS).Findings. COPM satisfaction median scores across all goals increased post-program by 3.0 points (P=0.001) and performance scores by 1.0 point (P=0.002). Mod-GAS scores for all participants were at least −1 (partial achievement), and 55% of participants achieved their functional goal (Mod-GAS = 0) with carryover into their community environments.Implications. This study supports the positive contribution of individualized measures to evaluate outcomes within life skill programs for children with disabilities.


2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (9) ◽  
pp. 622-631 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Luiz Aramaki ◽  
Rosana Ferreira Sampaio ◽  
Alessandra Cavalcanti ◽  
Fabiana Caetano Martins Silva e Dutra

ABSTRACT Patient-centered virtual reality (VR) programs could assist in the functional recovery of people after a stroke. Objectives: To analyze the feasibility of a rehabilitation protocol using client-centered VR and to evaluate changes in occupational performance and social participation. Methods: This was a mixed methods study. Ten subacute and chronic stroke patients participated in the rehabilitation program using games in non-immersive VR for 40 minutes/day, three days/week, for 12 weeks. Sociodemographic information was collected and the outcome variables included were the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and the Participation Scale. A field diary was used to record the frequency of attendance and adherence of participants and an interview was conducted at the end of program. Results: There were significant and clinically-relevant statistical improvements in the COPM performance score (p < 0.001; CI = 1.29 − 4.858) and in the COPM satisfaction score (p < 0.001; CI = 1.37 − 5.124), with a difference greater than 4.28 points for performance and 4.58 points for satisfaction. The change in the scores for participation was statistically significant (p = 0.046), but there was no clinical improvement (dcohen = −0.596, CI = −1.862 − 0.671). The majority of participants reported more than 75% consecutive attendance of sessions and there was 100% adherence to the program. In the interviews, the participants described their post-stroke difficulties; how the video game motivated their engagement in rehabilitation; and the improvement of occupational performance and social participation after participating in the program. Conclusions: VR is a viable tool for the rehabilitation of stroke patients with functional gains, mainly regarding occupational performance and performance satisfaction.


2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 613-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Wangdell ◽  
Carina Reinholdt ◽  
Jan Fridén

Spasticity is a common and increasingly prevalent secondary complication of spinal cord injury. The aim of the study was to evaluate patient-experienced gains in prioritized activities after surgery to reduce the effects of spasticity in upper limbs in tetraplegia. The study includes evaluation of 30 operations for 27 patients performed on hypertonic tetraplegic hands during 2007–2015 using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Activity performance increased at both 6 months and 12 months by a mean of 3.0 and 2.9 points, respectively. Satisfaction increased by 3.3 and 3.4, respectively. All types of activities improved, with wheelchair manoeuvring as one of the highest rated. The intervention increased prioritized activity performance and persisted at least 12 months after surgery. Patients with mild upper limb impairment showed greater improvement after surgery. After operation, patients were able to perform 71% of their prioritized activities, which they could not perform before. Patients’ satisfaction with the performance was high. Level of evidence: IV


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