Hand and wrist orthoses for adults with rheumatological conditions
Subtitle: practice guideline for occupational therapists
By: College of Occupational Therapists
Publisher: College of Occupational Therapists
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 119
ISBN-13: 9781905944545
Subjects: Orthopedic apparatus; Information resources; Rheumatology; Hand; Diseases; Patients; Rehabilitation; Wrist; Occupational therapy; Practice; Occupational therapists; Training of
Description: Provides specific evidence-based recommendations which describe the most appropriate care or action to be taken by occupational therapists working with adults who may benefit from a hand or wrist orthosis as an intervention for a rheumatological condition. Physiotherapists, hand therapists, orthotists and others who prescribe or use orthoses may also wish to refer to the guideline to inform their practice.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.