Occupational Therapy Intervention in Combination Flexor Tendon and Peripheral Nerve Injury 10 Patients with Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand
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Objectives: Measuring outcomes of intervention is one of the most important components of occupational therapy process. The Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument to measure outcomes of the occupational therapy services in the area of hand therapy. The study aims to measure outcomes from interventions of hand therapy in patients with the combined flexor tendon and peripheral nerve injuries in hand.
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Occupational Therapy Intervention in Combination Flexor Tendon and Peripheral Nerve Injury 10 Patients with Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand
Objectives: Measuring outcomes of intervention is one of the most important components of occupational therapy process. The Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument to measure outcomes of the occupational therapy services in the area of hand therapy. The study aims to measure outcomes from interventions of hand therapy in patients with the c...
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