117 Allocation of Therapist Time: Mobilization of CFU’s in Hand w/Burn Injury

Abstract Introduction Movement of the hands and digits are used to perform communication activities for IADL’s competitive employment. Following a second or third degree hand(s), there is potential development burn scar contracture(s) (BSC), which decreases hand skills creating decreased quality life. The ABA data base identifies that 70% burns sustained upper torso, UE, hands. One verified center created study identify time required therapist elongate CFU’s pre-burn movement. Methods one-year retrospective included unilateral bilateral with LOS 2 days greater had an outpatient OT session within one week burn. Co-author Passive Motion Scoring Grid (PMSG), using number score higher indicating passive Education was provided OT’s complete PMSG at beginning end each CFU elongation session. Otherwise, no change in therapy treatment. (5) mean 6 years experience (3-46). Results There were 50 patients, average age 48.91 majority male African American. All secondary thermal 2nd 3rd degree. 33 TBSA 7.02% 17 patients 21.3%. Unilateral 39.4 (11-68) accounted 87.1% CFU’s. Average 90.3 (8-196) accounting 83.4% A total 539 sessions those 18 (3-36). Bilateral received 487 24.4 (4-67) Therapist status: burns, 43.5 minutes (SD=24.7) 53.5 (SD=32.2). only reflect not entire time. Conclusions Hand result small TBSA, however it results than other body locati8ons. involved, indicates BSC. At completion therapy, patient exhibited Providing education information funding sources regarding equating BSC direct hands-on techniques obtain movement can positively influence authorization therapy. Applicability Research Practice Can assist allocating burns.