Factors Which Influence Patient Choice When Choosing a Hand Therapist

Background: Orthopedic surgeons often refer patients to hand therapy following orthopedic injury or surgery to facilitate recovery and maximize outcomes. Patients should be a key part of the shared decision-making process when it comes to their rehabilitation. While there is existing literature investigating factors considered by patients when choosing other medical providers, there are currently no studies investigating factors considered by patients when choosing a hand therapist. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate public perception of factors which are important when choosing a hand therapist. Methods: A convenience sample (N = 220) of adults over the age of 18 completed an anonymous online survey using an internet crowdsourcing platform. Respondents were asked to quantitatively rank the importance of 10 predetermined factors related to selecting a hand therapist. Results: Respondents ranked insurance coverage and credentialing as a certified hand therapist as highest in terms of importance. Conclusion: We found that the factors people consider important when selecting a hand therapist are similar to the factors described in the medical literature that are important when selecting a physician or other healthcare provider. The results have implications for physicians when ensuring continuity of care for their patients.

浅谈我国口腔治疗师培养

对口腔治疗师人才培养现状进行分析,提出专科层次口腔治疗师的培养构想,解决口腔治疗师急需的问题。

美国手部治疗师注册考试与认证制度详解及借鉴意义

本文以美国手部治疗师协会、美国手部治疗注册考试委员会和美国手部治疗师注册考试手册的官方内容为标准,对手部治疗师进行定义,对注册考试报考资格与资质认证、考试大纲和内容进行详细叙述,并将该考试与注册物理治疗师和注册作业治疗师考试进行比较。美国手部治疗师注册考试的考试大纲和内容可以帮助国内教研人员制定和规范课程,推动国内物理治疗和作业治疗的专向发展,为我国未来设立手部治疗师的注册和认证制度提供参考。

富血小板血浆技术联合伤口治疗师主导的个案管理在手足挤压伤患者中的应用

目的 探讨富血小板血浆(PRP)技术联合伤口治疗师主导的个案管理在手足挤压伤患者中的应用效果。方法 选取2019年1月—2021年1月在伤口门诊治疗的手足挤压伤患者56例为研究对象,按照组间基本资料均衡可比的原则分为观察组和对照组,每组28例。两组患者均给予PRP技术治疗,对照组给予常规健康宣教,观察组在对照组基础上实施以伤口治疗师为主导的个案管理。比较两组患者压力性损伤愈合评分量表(PUSH)评分、平均愈合时间、换药依从性及护理满意度。结果 观察组患者平均愈合时间短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组患者护理满意度高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组换药依从高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组第8周伤口愈合例数高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者第1、2、4、6周伤口随着时间延长PUSH评分逐渐下降,不同时间点比较差异有统计学意义(P时间<0.05);组间比较差异有统计学意义(P组间<0.05);组间与不同时间的交互比较差异有统计学意义(P交互<0.05)。结论 手足挤压伤患者实施PRP技术联合以伤口治疗师主导的个案管理,可有效促进伤口愈合,缩短伤口愈合时间,提高护理服务满意度。