Valerie A Hill1, Thomas Fisher2, Arlene A Schmid3, Jeffrey Crabtree2, Stephen J Page4. 1. Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. 2. OTR, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana. 3. Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, College of Health and Human Sciences, Fort Collins, Colorado. 4. School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio B.R.A.I.N. (Better Rehabilitation and Assessment for Improved Neuro-recovery) Laboratory, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between touch sensation of the affected hand and performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities in individuals with chronic stroke. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional study design, this study correlated factors related to hand sensation and activity performance in individuals with chronic stroke. The Touch Test Evaluators and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were used. Correlations were used to determine the relationships between touch sensation of the affected hand and individuals' performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities. RESULTS: There was a good to excellent relationship between sensation and performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities for individuals with intact touch sensation of the affected hand who scored higher on the COPM. There was little to no relationship between touch sensation of the affected hand and performance of valued activities for individuals with impaired sensation. CONCLUSION: This is the first study to relate touch sensation of the affected hand and performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities in individuals with stroke. The findings suggest that rehabilitation therapists need to continue to address sensory function in evaluation and intervention as it relates to performance in valued activities. This study serves as a foundation for future research in sensation and performance of valued activities in individuals with chronic stroke.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between touch sensation of the affected hand and performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities in individuals with chronic stroke. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional study design, this study correlated factors related to hand sensation and activity performance in individuals with chronic stroke. The Touch Test Evaluators and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were used. Correlations were used to determine the relationships between touch sensation of the affected hand and individuals' performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities. RESULTS: There was a good to excellent relationship between sensation and performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities for individuals with intact touch sensation of the affected hand who scored higher on the COPM. There was little to no relationship between touch sensation of the affected hand and performance of valued activities for individuals with impaired sensation. CONCLUSION: This is the first study to relate touch sensation of the affected hand and performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities in individuals with stroke. The findings suggest that rehabilitation therapists need to continue to address sensory function in evaluation and intervention as it relates to performance in valued activities. This study serves as a foundation for future research in sensation and performance of valued activities in individuals with chronic stroke.
Authors: Winnie Dunn; James W Griffith; Dory Sabata; Mary T Morrison; Joy C MacDermid; Amy Darragh; Roseann Schaaf; Brian Dudgeon; Lisa Tabor Connor; Leeanne Carey; Jennifer Tanquary Journal: Am J Occup Ther Date: 2015 May-Jun