Measurement Issues Related to Upper Limb Interventions in Persons Who Have Tetraplegia - 22/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.hcl.2008.01.005
Jennifer A. Dunn, Dip PT, MPhil a, K. Anne Sinnott, Dip PT, MPhty b, c, ⁎ 
, Anne M. Bryden, OTR/L d, Sandra J. Connolly, BHScOT, OT Reg (Ont) e, Alastair G. Rothwell, ONZM, MB, ChM, FRACS b, c
, Anne M. Bryden, OTR/L d, Sandra J. Connolly, BHScOT, OT Reg (Ont) e, Alastair G. Rothwell, ONZM, MB, ChM, FRACS b, c a Physiotherapy Department, Burwood Spinal Unit, Private Bag 4708, Christchurch, New Zealand
b Burwood Spinal Unit, Private Bag 4708, Christchurch, New Zealand
c Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, P.O. Box 4710, Christchurch, New Zealand
d The Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive H601, Cleveland, OH 44109-1998, USA
e St. Joseph’s Health Care, Parkwood Hospital, 801 Commissioner’s Road East, London, Ontario, Canada N6C 5J1
Corresponding author. Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, University of Otago, PO Box 7343, Wellington South, New Zealand.Abstract |
Measurement of upper limb function in persons with tetraplegia poses significant issues for clinicians and researchers. It is crucial that measures detect the small but significant improvements in hand function that may or may not occur as a result of our interventions. Before determining how we measure changes from upper limb interventions, we must establish what outcomes are of greatest interest, and for whom. Many issues have an impact on both the measurement and interpretative process.
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Vol 24 - N° 2
P. 161-168 - mai 2008 Retour au numéro
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