The effectiveness of therapeutic craft-making activities in treating lower-third forearm fracture: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Occupational Therapists use craft-making activities as therapeutic interventions to improve physical and psychological functioning of injured people. Despite the therapeutic effects, craft-making is not routinely used in hand rehabilitation as an intervention for patients with up...
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| author | Rui Fen Teoh Siaw Chui Chai Nor Afifi Razaob Razab Mohd Iskandar Mohd Amin Julianne W. Howell |
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| description | Abstract Background Occupational Therapists use craft-making activities as therapeutic interventions to improve physical and psychological functioning of injured people. Despite the therapeutic effects, craft-making is not routinely used in hand rehabilitation as an intervention for patients with upper limb fractures. These patients often experience physical and psychosocial issues; however, without supportive evidence, therapists hesitate to integrate craft-making into upper limb rehabilitation. Purpose This study aims to determine the effect of a conventional therapy combined with therapeutic craft-making on disability, post-traumatic stress, and physical performance in patients with lower-third forearm fractures. Methods Priori analysis determined that 38 patients will be needed for this superiority randomized controlled trial to be conducted in a hand and upper limb rehabilitation center. Eligible participants must comprehend English, be diagnosed with lower-third forearm fracture(s) stabilized by open reduction internal fixation, and referred to therapy within 2–4 weeks of surgery. Following the CONSORT guidelines, participants will be randomly assigned to a Control (conventional therapy) group or an Intervention (conventional therapy and craft) group. Twice weekly for 6 weeks, Therapist A will provide both groups with 1-h of conventional therapy while the Intervention group will also receive 15 min of craft-making supervised by the Researcher. The primary outcome of disability will be measured with the Quick-Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand. The secondary outcome measurements include the Patient-Rated-Wrist-Evaluation; Impact of Event Scale-revised and physical performance, i.e., the Purdue Pegboard Test, AROM, and grip strength. All outcome measures will be obtained by Therapist B prior to the 1st therapy visit and after the 12th visit. Descriptive analysis will be done for the categorical and continuous data and a mixed model ANOVA for analysis of the initial and final assessment scores within and between groups. Results This study is ongoing. Discussion The intent of this study is to determine if therapeutic crafts have value as an intervention when used in combination with conventional therapy for patients with lower-third forearm fractures. If the value of crafts is supported, this evidence may reduce hesitancy of therapists to implement craft-making with patients referred to hand therapy after upper limb fracture. Conclusion This study is ongoing. Trial registration ANZCTR, ACTRN12622000150741. Retrospectively registered on 28 January 2022 https://anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=382676&isReview=true .. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d52d62726b234121a49ade83ccda3c2e2024-03-17T12:37:33ZengBMCTrials1745-62152024-03-0125111110.1186/s13063-024-08008-wThe effectiveness of therapeutic craft-making activities in treating lower-third forearm fracture: study protocol for a randomized controlled trialRui Fen Teoh0Siaw Chui Chai1Nor Afifi Razaob Razab2Mohd Iskandar Mohd Amin3Julianne W. HowellOccupational Therapy Programme, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Need Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaOccupational Therapy Programme, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Need Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaOccupational Therapy Programme, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Need Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaHand and Upper Limb Centre, Pantai Hospital Kuala LumpurAbstract Background Occupational Therapists use craft-making activities as therapeutic interventions to improve physical and psychological functioning of injured people. Despite the therapeutic effects, craft-making is not routinely used in hand rehabilitation as an intervention for patients with upper limb fractures. These patients often experience physical and psychosocial issues; however, without supportive evidence, therapists hesitate to integrate craft-making into upper limb rehabilitation. Purpose This study aims to determine the effect of a conventional therapy combined with therapeutic craft-making on disability, post-traumatic stress, and physical performance in patients with lower-third forearm fractures. Methods Priori analysis determined that 38 patients will be needed for this superiority randomized controlled trial to be conducted in a hand and upper limb rehabilitation center. Eligible participants must comprehend English, be diagnosed with lower-third forearm fracture(s) stabilized by open reduction internal fixation, and referred to therapy within 2–4 weeks of surgery. Following the CONSORT guidelines, participants will be randomly assigned to a Control (conventional therapy) group or an Intervention (conventional therapy and craft) group. Twice weekly for 6 weeks, Therapist A will provide both groups with 1-h of conventional therapy while the Intervention group will also receive 15 min of craft-making supervised by the Researcher. The primary outcome of disability will be measured with the Quick-Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand. The secondary outcome measurements include the Patient-Rated-Wrist-Evaluation; Impact of Event Scale-revised and physical performance, i.e., the Purdue Pegboard Test, AROM, and grip strength. All outcome measures will be obtained by Therapist B prior to the 1st therapy visit and after the 12th visit. Descriptive analysis will be done for the categorical and continuous data and a mixed model ANOVA for analysis of the initial and final assessment scores within and between groups. Results This study is ongoing. Discussion The intent of this study is to determine if therapeutic crafts have value as an intervention when used in combination with conventional therapy for patients with lower-third forearm fractures. If the value of crafts is supported, this evidence may reduce hesitancy of therapists to implement craft-making with patients referred to hand therapy after upper limb fracture. Conclusion This study is ongoing. Trial registration ANZCTR, ACTRN12622000150741. Retrospectively registered on 28 January 2022 https://anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=382676&isReview=true ..https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08008-wHandicraftFractureOccupational therapyHand rehabilitationOccupation-based interventionPurposeful activity |
| spellingShingle | Rui Fen Teoh Siaw Chui Chai Nor Afifi Razaob Razab Mohd Iskandar Mohd Amin Julianne W. Howell The effectiveness of therapeutic craft-making activities in treating lower-third forearm fracture: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Trials Handicraft Fracture Occupational therapy Hand rehabilitation Occupation-based intervention Purposeful activity |
| title | The effectiveness of therapeutic craft-making activities in treating lower-third forearm fracture: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_full | The effectiveness of therapeutic craft-making activities in treating lower-third forearm fracture: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_fullStr | The effectiveness of therapeutic craft-making activities in treating lower-third forearm fracture: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effectiveness of therapeutic craft-making activities in treating lower-third forearm fracture: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_short | The effectiveness of therapeutic craft-making activities in treating lower-third forearm fracture: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| title_sort | effectiveness of therapeutic craft making activities in treating lower third forearm fracture study protocol for a randomized controlled trial |
| topic | Handicraft Fracture Occupational therapy Hand rehabilitation Occupation-based intervention Purposeful activity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08008-w |
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